Scientists Think They Can Get Away From Dropping Subtle Puns And This Tumblr Thread Is Pointing Them All Out
Scientists are not really as serious as the world makes them out to be.
Scientists do not always keep things as serious as people expect, and this Tumblr thread is proof. From species names to scientific terms, plenty of official labels hide a joke in plain sight.
In the post, people pointed out the subtle puns that scientists, engineers, and other researchers have slipped into their work. The result is a mix of clever naming, awkward chuckles, and a few examples that are impossible to unsee once you notice them.
Some of these names are so on the nose that they feel almost too good to be real.
1. They saw the chance, took it, and flied away with it.
Noam Chomsky is indeed one of the most influential linguists, and it's an honor for that monkey to be named after him. Nim Chimpsky all the way!
Tumblr2. The scientists sure did know what the reaction of the people would be when they put that name out!
People on Tumblr sure are done with these puns, but they don't exactly hate them as much as they say they do! Behind this performative grimacing narrative are users secretly enjoying the existence of these puns in the science world.
We know.
TumblrAnd if you think the Chomsky puns are too much, this friend pressured me to adopt an aggressive hedgehog, AITA for refusing?
3. If I were a scientist, I would do that too. NGL!
They were clever, indeed. Imagine the giddiness of these scientists while trying to come up with a name and then going for "sonic hedgehog".
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4. Imagine chuckling while explaining a life-threatening situation to a patient because it has a puntastic name.
We're just sitting here, imagining an animated blue hedgehog controlling our brain. No complaints!
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5. So groan-worthy but so witty and genius at the same time!
These scientists certainly make learning these things a lot more fun. KUDOS!
That acronym is also pure genius, hands down. Such a complicated series of words with an acronym that perfectly explains it all—count us in.
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6. Diary of a Wimpy Particle
Scientists aren't only getting creative with names; they also use them to insult poor particles, too. Can't say we're not behind them, though. The more you discover these hidden puns, the more you appreciate them!
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These are just some of the not-so-subtle hidden puns, and there are many more that you might discover while stumbling upon random articles on the Internet. Do you have some trivia up your sleeve that might contribute to this growing Tumblr thread?
Comment down your thoughts below, or share this with your science-loving friends and family to muse over!
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