Memes dominate the internet, and they’re nearly impossible to avoid. Well, unless you unplug from the internet and social media entirely, but that’s not happening any time soon, right? Some of the best memes meant for the smartest cookies out there end up being shared on the “Science Humor” Facebook group.
An extremely popular online community with 1.67 million members and counting, “Science Humor” is all about combining science and humor in meme format. We’ve collected some of the wittiest ones to share with you today, Pandas. Check them out below, upvote your fave science jokes, and don’t forget to send ‘em to all the other brainiacs in your lives!
Roger Harris, the founder and moderator of the science jokes Facebook group, was kind enough to answer Bored Panda's questions about the popular project. “I have a science background and a rather British sense of humor, so I've always been able to see the funny side of things,” he shared with us. You'll find our interview with Harris as you read on.
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Yeah, Right
Meet the “Science Humor” Facebook Group
We were curious to hear about the roots of the “Science Humor” project. "I've been on Facebook since 2007, and back then, I'd share memes with like-minded friends. Literally, one of those friends asked, 'Why don't you start a group to collect these together?' And the rest is history, as they say," The founder shed some light on the roots of “Science Humor.”
He shared his thoughts on why the group has resonated with so many people over the years. “The most important reason for success, in my opinion, is strict rules and strict moderation,” he told Bored Panda.
“Early on, we started getting spam in the group, so I implemented the option for all posts to be approved by a moderator, and with all due modesty, that is me and only me. Some users don't like this, but they'd like the spam even less.”
I Second This Proposal
A Current Event
According to Harris, funny science jokes can be a great way to break down the barriers around the interest in science. “Many folks who may have suffered poor teachers and disinterested parents (or still do!) can more easily relate to the humor in science,” he said.
“For the Science Humor group, users are introduced to a wider range of cool ideas and amazing phenomena than they would in the classroom.”
The group has been so massively successful that others on Facebook have tried to emulate its popularity and success. However, they didn't quite manage to capture that lightning in a bottle. “We are the OG!” Harris said.
Xavier Hits The Spot Always
The Fibonacci Poet
Yet to continue it doesn’t take much time, since I got to the thirty-four-worded line, and notice that I made those last two words rhyme, which is a brilliant skill of mine
Ha! This is right up my alley. Tangentially related, there's an old joke that's been tossed around physics departments for generations. It's sort of the physicist's version of "Why did the chicken cross the road?": There once was a girl named Bright, / Who could travel much faster than light. / She departed one day, in a relative way, / And arrived on the previous night!
This Seems So Justified
I will explain that to people when I put 800g in my macaroni cheese (portions do 6)
The “Science Humor” Facebook group has been running strong for more than a decade. Created all the way back in October 2011, the online community has become a popular niche for everything found at the intersection of science and comedy.
We’re pretty big fans of memes, no matter their type, but the ones that make us use our noggins and pique our curiosity are some of our top faves. We love learning something new, and there’s nothing better than “Science Humor” memes that make us want to do some research.
Natur Could Be So Cute
This Will Never Be Not Funny
Just A Snapshot
The group’s tagline is all about how they’re “seeing humor in life, the universe, and everything since 2011.” The founders of the project joke that the group is part of a neuropsychological study that’s trying to figure out whether scientists actually have a sense of humor. They also point out that the science jokes in the group are meant for anyone who loves the topic.
The administrator team running the whole show has a bunch of rules that the members ought to follow, but they’re all very straightforward. At their core, they’re mostly about being a decent human being to everyone else on social media. That means no swearing, no sharing of bigoted points of view, and absolutely no bullying or shaming other people or groups.
Timing Is Everything!
Forensics Gone Wild
And How Do You Make Holy Smokes?
The admins also ask the community members not to promote any specific political views, ideologies, philosophies, or religions. Obviously, the group is meant to focus on funny science jokes, but the “Science Humor” crowd is asked not to repost the stuff that they stumble across in other Facebook groups and pages. The only exceptions are pics found on high-quality science or humor websites. And, in a total blast from the past, members are also told to avoid rage-style comics and memes.
How Adorable! Nature Is Really Amazing!
I Wish I Had Thought Of Doing This...it Had To Be Fun!
Well, That's Medium Rare Steak Temperature
Does Humor Help in Learning?
Humor, when used correctly, can be an invaluable tool both in the classroom and when learning individually. One Yale University thesis from 2010 showed that people are far more likely to remember humorous statements than ones that aren’t funny. What’s more, if the joke is also relevant to the information, the individual’s ability to recall the fact is even greater. That means that science jokes and memes can help boost your memory, so long as they aren’t completely random.
Just Typing Up 10+ Characters So It’s Not Auto Declined
knowing that every drop of water on earth has already passed two or three times in the digestive system of a living being, I do not find the idea of swimming with corpses well groaning
Imagine All The Possibilities! Lol
They're Off To Left Of Alpha Centauri
As a whole, humor is incredibly beneficial to us. It diverts our attention, helps us temporarily forget about our problems, and gets us through tough times. Not only that, it physically stimulates our organs, gives our immune systems a boost, improves sleep, reduces stress, and can even ease pain. If that isn’t enough to convince you to look at more hilarious “Science Humor” memes throughout the day, we don’t know what is. Of course, comedy shouldn’t be used as a crutch to completely ignore real-life issues—you’ll still need to solve those sooner or later.
Science Of Story Telling
Clumpy Yet Satisfied
For The Humanities Scientists. Idk If It's Close Enough To Science, Or Funny To Y'all, I Certainly Liked It
Society as a whole tends to value intelligence very highly. However, IQ scores alone aren’t all that much to brag about. That’s because success in life depends on a wide host of other factors than someone’s smarts. Bloomberg challenged the idea of the role raw intelligence plays in success in an article wittily titled, “If you’re so smart, why aren’t you rich?” In a nutshell, economist James Heckman found that IQ determines only one to two percent of a child’s future success.
Indeed True
Something About This Rings A Bell
The Next Time Someone Mocks You For Criticizing Kidsthesedays, Remember That It's A Cultural Prerogative
"Egyptians are no longer using words, instead they now write using images."
What matters more for future success than intelligence is getting good grades. And you won’t get them by just being smart. You need a lot of so-called non-cognitive skills to get ahead. For one, you need perseverance to develop good study habits. You also need strong social skills in order to collaborate with other people. Your personality and soft skills really do count for a lot here. It’s not enough to be born intelligent; you need to develop conscientiousness and openness.
Thermodynamics Is Where It's At
When Your Wife Goes Nuclear Over An Innocent Remark…
Speed Is Not Magic
Though you might be the best candidate for a particular job in terms of hard skills, getting the position in the first place requires that you’re able to communicate well and respectfully with recruiters and managers. Not only that, but in order to thrive in the workplace and ascend the corporate hierarchy, it’s not enough to be the smartest person in the office: you need interpersonal skills, the ability to work well in a team, and generally, be a pleasant person to be around.
I So Want This
I Have To Admit, The Science Would Make This True
It's The Seconds That's Killin' Me!
Reminds me of a Dave Allen sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QVPUIRGthI
What's your relationship with science like, dear Pandas? Is there a specific subject that you're really interested in? Which of the memes from the “Science Humor” Facebook group did you enjoy the most? We'd love to hear from you, so scroll down to the comment section and share your thoughts. Meanwhile, if you enjoyed the witty science jokes, make sure to join the group for some more fresh content.
It's Not Humerus
Now That Would Be A Sight
I Admit, I Could See This Being Scientifically Tested And Proven
Time For Something "New"
This Is Pretty Sad
Insufferable!
While studying Astronomy, you have no idea how many times I was aksed if I can read the future. XD
***cryptozoology ***
Okay but you have to understand that I did once just go way off trail in the middle of the woods cause I saw a trillium and those are rare and very very cool, and I would have gone farther if I saw other cool plants (all plants are cool, I'm lying to you)
Speed, Velocity, What Could Wrong?
***tunnel Vision = Dark Humor***
Each Fungi Needs It’s Mushroom
***misdiagnosis ***
Okay but, and stick with me here, how do we *know* diplodocus didn’t cause gonorrhea? Although I guess it’s safe to say it does not *still* cause gonorrhea…you know, because of being extinct and stuff.
I Used To Love Doing Punnett Squares For Everything
Awwwww…. So Cute
Thought This Be A Smile
True, Isn't It? Even Though Not PC!
Schrödinger's Menu
Someone Broke Lady Gaga’s Code…
If It's Not One Thing, It's Another
A Win Win Situation For The Doctor, Either Cure The Dog And Get Paid Or Stuff The Dog And Get Paid
Holy Schnikes!
I Had To Share This One, It Lit Me Up With Laughter!
Checks Out... Right?
When You Put It Like That
Come On, It's Not Rocket Music
This Is Funny!!!
Sure, put a bit of alkaline water (8 ph) into an organ full of the most potent acid ( 2 ph) - soooo many benefits!
I Seem To Be Unable To Dispute This One
Every time I feel in my pockets for my precious stickers, my heart rate goes up if I don’t feel them at first
Science Graffiti Anyone?
Oh What A Misunderstanding!
Can U Tell The Time???
We Could Get These Made In China And Sell On Ebay. Fortune!
Sounds like an old Irish recipe for removing fleas off dogs. All you need to do is dousing dogs in whiskey and sprinkling some sand on them. The fleas get drunk, start quarrelling and stone each other to death.
This Is Awesome
And A Beautiful, Golden Color!
I Have To Post With No Fewer Than 10 Characters. Done!
That's Massive
That’s Sooo Sad
It's That...or He's A Serial Killer
You Can't Fix Stupid
Now With 100% More Asbestos
The Power Of Pasta
Looolololol
There is also a macrobiologist in the backround, we are looking at his coat.
Always
Fossilized Pizza From The Late Crustaceous Period
I Love This One!
Science-Y At The End
This Should Be A Theme For A Scientific Study
The Simpsons Were The First To Know, Again
Some Dark Humor
It's Not Stupid If It Works
What A Rascal
A Bit Dyslexic
What An Illusion
My town has life size policeman cutout. Unfortrunately locals got used to him very quickly and now he only scares tourists.
Remember Friends
Surprise, Surprise!
Schrödinger's Cat Spotted In My Coffee!
I Assumed So Too…
Now That's Funny!
I Wonder What This Doornobb Is Thinking.. I Almost Feel Sorry For It
This Is An Old One, But Still Worthy!
Life Is Hard
Just In Time For Your Sunday Morning Brunch!
Point Of View
You Need To Put That Down
The Psychology Of Cars
Always Fascinating
Quantum Foam
Ten Characters
This Is Like Eating Fish On Fridays Because It's Not Meat
Haha…science
Mathematics
Up In Smoke
Well, It's About Time
I Live In Fear Of Foul Play... (I'll See Myself Out)
Best Pr-Gag Ever!
Bladeless Jet Engine
Don't Forget How Close You Are Holding Your Phone Or Tablet Right Now Too!
Ah, The Optimism Of Youth
To quote my father who was a computer engineer for 42 years: "Any working computer is obsolete."
***obliviously ***
The Ending We All Wanted
Well the Titanic wouldn't crash in the first place. XD And then the Titan would not crash 111 years later.
… Wow…
Wishing He Could Whoop Your Butt!
You'd be worried if you knew what I do with my AI friends every day. XD
Stay Green Everyone
I Hope Whoever Made This Took Help From An Ai, Otherwise It’s A Lot Of Work For A Rather Narrow Target Audience. I Approve, Though
The Mathematics Of M&ms
For The Hardcore Smokers Out There
This Is Hilarious. I Was On The Other Side Of A Big Hotel And Couldn't Get Over To This In Time (8:30-9pm), But I Did Make It To The Awesome Fireworks Show At Ceasars Palace!
Just In Case
The Effect Of This Question Has Affected Me Very Much!
Alexander Graham Bell
***appropriate Technology ***
Prime Real Estate?
If It Doesn't Work After Cleaning, Install The Dust Back
I imagine so well my mother cleaning all around, and getting closer and closer :D
Pringles Are Examples Of Hyperbolic Paraboloids, One Model For The Shape Of Our Universe
Hot Pursuit
Ho Ho Ho !
Wonder If Bill Gates Heard About This Little Squabble
You'd think with all the billions of dollars and the talent and brains this guy is surrounded with, they would manage to do something creatively.
Everything Is Hotter In Texas
This happens in Kansas too. This year it started earlier in the summer than it ever has before. The cold water tap is almost warm enough to bathe in.
I Shutter To Think
I used to be able to handhold my film camera for seconds without any blurring, now I can't walk down stairs without clinging to the railing. Getting older sucks.
Sometimes Creating Art Is Easy
Believe Me! I'm A Chemist!
Sounds Legit
Tensegrity Chair: A Floating Seat With No Vertical Support. It Uses Four Corner Ropes For Balance And Tension, Resembling Legs. The Two Central Legs Provide Vertical Support By Angling Inward Toward A Central Axis. The Seat Is Suspended Between These Legs Using A Tightened Rope, Providing Lift To The Sitter. Balancing The Tension Of The Central Legs And The Four Corner Ropes Keeps The Chair Upright Without Tipping
I Can Remember Being In Elementary School And The Fervor Over Having To Learn Metric Lol
In the UK we had the metrication rhymes! 2 and a quarter pounds of jam, weigh about a kilogram. A metre's longer than a yard, you see, a metre measures three foot 3. A litre of water's a pint a three quarters.
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah ... Nasa Used Metric Then, Too. But Not Exclusively! Learn Both - Consider It Being Bilingual!
Which makes the theory that they never made it to the moon all the more plausible. /kidding
Thought I could get away from doomscrolling for a bit, only to have it here, too. Wonderful.
Thought I could get away from doomscrolling for a bit, only to have it here, too. Wonderful.