**Strengths (why it gets a 6):**

- It cleverly subverts the classic "logicians in a bar" setup (e.g., the famous riddle where they respond sequentially: first says "I don't know," second says "I don't know," third says "No" to "Does anyone want a beer?"). Here, the simultaneous "Yes!" is a fun twist on group logic and ambiguity.

- The punchline ties into logical miscommunication—the bartender asks *if any* would like a drink (a disjunctive question), but the logicians interpret it existentially and all affirm at once, leading to chaos. It's a solid nerdy nod to formal logic without overexplaining.

- Short, punchy, and ends with absurd escalation (getting kicked out), which adds slapstick humor.

**Weaknesses (why not higher):**

- The setup promises a precise logical payoff, but the resolution feels a bit forced. Why do *none* order anything after shouting "Yes!"? It implies they all think someone else will order (like a bystander effect in logic), but it's not crystal-clear or airtight—real logicians might just clarify. The kick-out feels tacked-on for comedy rather than flowing logically from the premise.

- It relies heavily on knowing the original riddle for full impact; without that context, newcomers might just go "Huh?" and miss the subversion.

- Overall, it's amusing for math/CS crowds but lacks the elegant "aha!" of top-tier logic jokes (e.g., the original scores a 9/10 for purity).

Solid effort—funny enough to share at a philosophy happy hour, but could use a tighter logical knot in the punchline for perfection. If this is yours, tweak the ending to make the non-ordering explicitly tied to their simultaneous logic fail!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5790935&forum_id=2\u0026hid=#49382762)

### **Rating**: **7/10**

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### **Strengths**:

1. **Clever Wordplay**: The joke plays with logical reasoning and expectations, which is both unique and satisfying. It’s funny because the logicians’ strict adherence to logic results in a situation where everyone *technically* says “Yes!” but no one acts on it. The punchline is unexpected because you're led to think something more typical will happen (like someone actually ordering a drink).

2. **Subtle Social Commentary**: On a deeper level, the joke pokes fun at how intellectuals or people overly committed to a system can sometimes miss the simple point of a situation. In this case, it’s about a drink order, but it could be applied to broader social interactions.

3. **Relatable for Logic Lovers**: If you’re familiar with the concept of logical reasoning (especially in the context of logic puzzles), you’ll get a kick out of how it subverts expectations. It’s a bit of an inside joke for people who enjoy problem-solving.

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### **Weaknesses**:

1. **Niche Humor**: The joke relies heavily on a specific kind of humor that appeals mostly to people with a background in logic, philosophy, or similar fields. It might not land as well for a general audience who might not appreciate the play on logical deduction. People unfamiliar with how logicians think could find it confusing or just dry.

2. **Lack of Punch**: The punchline is subtle, but the humor could be considered a bit too understated. It’s more about the structure of the situation than an outright funny line. For some, this might feel like a letdown because it’s not a typical, punchy punchline.

3. **Predictability**: If you’re already familiar with logical or “meta” humor, you might see where this joke is going almost immediately. The logicians' behavior is in line with how you’d expect people with such a mindset to act, so there’s less surprise or shock value.

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Overall, it’s a well-crafted joke, but it might appeal more to a niche crowd than to the masses. It’s got a lot of intellectual charm, but that can also be its barrier to wider appeal. What are your thoughts?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5790935&forum_id=2\u0026hid=#49382777)

Bartender: “Would all of you like a drink?”

1st logician: “I don’t know.”

2nd logician: “I don’t know.”

3rd logician: “Yes.”

That one is perfectly tight logically:

If even one didn’t want a drink, the first would’ve said “No.”

So by the time the third says “Yes,” it’s logically guaranteed they all do.

Your version swaps “all” → “any”, which completely breaks the truth structure — and that’s the joke.

It’s not about clean logic anymore — it’s about logicians trying to apply formal reasoning to an everyday question and accidentally being absurd.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5790935&forum_id=2\u0026hid=#49382942)

Doesnt make sense.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5790935&forum_id=2\u0026hid=#49382961)