Most jokes on the web are endlessly recycled; these are
my own inventions.
Top ten reasons to be a probabilist
The List
Light bulbs
How many statisticians does it take to screw in a light bulb?
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How many theoretical computer scientists does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Answer
How many probabilists does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Answer
If you can make up a better one for probabilists, let me know.
To get a bit obscure, Stephen DeSalvo suggests
How many Ramsey Theorists does it take to screw in a light bulb?
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Award categories we would like to see
Some years ago a NRC report on Mathematical Sciences observed
that mathematicians spend less time giving each other awards than
do other sciences. To narrow the award gap, here are some
Award categories we would like to see
More nerd humor
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A Million Random Digits