Only the Irish have jokes like these.
Aug 9, 2012 22:28:07 #
Brenda O'Malley is home making dinner, as usual, when Tim Finnegan arrives at her door. "Brenda, may I come in?" He asks, "I've something to tell ya"."Of course you can come in, you're always welcome, Tim. But where's my husband?" "That's what I'm here to be telling ya, Brenda, there was an accident down at the Guinnness brewery." "Oh, God no!" cries Brenda. "Please don't tell me. "I must, Brenda. Your Husband is dead and gone. I'm sorry." How did it happen, Tim" "It was terrible Brenda. He fell into a vat of Guiinness stout and drowned". "Oh my dear Jesus!But you must tell me the truth Tim. Did he at least go quickly?" "WellBrenda...no. In fact he got out three times to pee".
Aug 9, 2012 22:55:02 #
Aug 9, 2012 23:16:09 #
On another forum in which I participate, the moderator banned all jokes because so many people were offended by the stereotypes that were being used - ethnic jokes, blonde jokes, sexist jokes. Objecting to the stereotypes wound up raising so much rancor that the moderator simply shut them down. We should probably be a little more careful about the targets of the humor we use lest we offend others.
Aug 10, 2012 00:56:29 #
tschmath wrote:
On another forum in which I participate, the moderator banned all jokes because so many people were offended by the stereotypes that were being used - ethnic jokes, blonde jokes, sexist jokes. Objecting to the stereotypes wound up raising so much rancor that the moderator simply shut them down. We should probably be a little more careful about the targets of the humor we use lest we offend others.
To be perfectly frank, I am sick and tired of worrying if something I do or say might offend someone. I think it is ridiculous that the moderator banned all jokes because some people told a joke that offended someone. In the last couple of weeks a lot of that political crap in our General Chit-Chat group has given way to a lot of jokes. I, for one, have found that so much more enjoyable. There have been some very good ones. Maybe a couple of them have been a bit pointed or risqué but, if people dont like that type of humor, they should stop reading it and move on.
As a teacher I have to be careful what I say and do in the classroom but, really . . . . It has gotten out of hand. I teach math and my school district has eliminated all the courses taught at a slower pace because the poor children assigned to those classes were offended that they were put in that group. I cant tell the students, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year anymore because it may offend someone. I have to say, Happy Holidays. Speaking of Christmas, I remember a time when we would go down to City Hall and see the wonderful Christmas display they put out each year, including a (gasp!) Nativity scene. Each year it got larger and larger as they would add items to it from all over the world. Now, they dont even put lights on the trees. I grew up in Michigan in a town that had a large and very proud Polish population. We also had a significant Irish population and the biggest St. Patricks Day parade west of New York. Some of the best jokes about those ethnic groups came from within the group. It was all in good fun and everyone was able to laugh at themselves. I have always believed that the best way to prevent someone from laughing AT you is to laugh at yourself, first, loudest, and longest. Back then, those jokes were never meant to insult. Then, some thin skinned people started complaining about how they were offended by this and that and, now it has gotten to the point where we are afraid to say anything for fear of offending someone. What is the key? Common sense. If whatever is said, joke or not, is meant to be cruel and insulting, it is not appropriate. But, in reality, most of these jokes and/or comments are not meant that way and only those with a thin skin are offended.
Aug 10, 2012 01:49:13 #
It's just a joke. Seems as though the neighborhood is filling up with overly sensitive kitties.
tschmath wrote:
On another forum in which I participate, the moderator banned all jokes because so many people were offended by the stereotypes that were being used - ethnic jokes, blonde jokes, sexist jokes. Objecting to the stereotypes wound up raising so much rancor that the moderator simply shut them down. We should probably be a little more careful about the targets of the humor we use lest we offend others.
Aug 10, 2012 02:13:08 #
I always wondered why the NCAA thinks the University of South Dakota fighting sioux is offensive yet have no problem with Notre Dame's fighting irish?
Aug 10, 2012 05:10:23 #
tschmath wrote:
On another forum in which I participate, the moderator banned all jokes because so many people were offended by the stereotypes that were being used - ethnic jokes, blonde jokes, sexist jokes. Objecting to the stereotypes wound up raising so much rancor that the moderator simply shut them down. We should probably be a little more careful about the targets of the humor we use lest we offend others.
I am over 65, overweight, deaf, long and short sighted. In my schooldays my nickname was "Lightning" - not because of my prowess on the soccer field, but the very opposite. All my life I have been laughed at for one reason or another - but guess what? I joined in! If I need to raise a smile, I just have to look in the mirror or rethink what I've done in the past day or two. Political correctness causes tension and unpleasantness. I have met many Irishmen who tell jokes, most of which seem to be about the Englishman, Scotsman and Irishman who went into a bar...
Now the funnies are here on the forum, this is the first place I go. I would love it if the jokes had a separate section all to themselves and not be contaminated with all the nonsensical political stuff. I would also like to see a competion between the three main contributors, which one can brighten my day the fastest. The winner gets chained to his keyboard to write more.
Aug 10, 2012 05:21:50 #
Keep up the jokes - they make my day! Let common sense prevail. I too am tired of all the political correctness. Anyone want to tell jokes aimed at Australians then please do so, I wont be offended. :D
Aug 10, 2012 05:24:50 #
TchrBill and others.
My sentiments exactly. Being politically correct is tough. I had a friend ( Read Had) who liked to buy property and flip it. He was complaining about buying a house for $10.00, putting $5.00 in it for repairs and was bitching he couldn't sell it for his wonderful price of $125.00. I told him he was just like companies that screw up and then want the government to bail them out. I guess he didn't like that and hasn't come around lately. I don't miss him.
Sarge
My sentiments exactly. Being politically correct is tough. I had a friend ( Read Had) who liked to buy property and flip it. He was complaining about buying a house for $10.00, putting $5.00 in it for repairs and was bitching he couldn't sell it for his wonderful price of $125.00. I told him he was just like companies that screw up and then want the government to bail them out. I guess he didn't like that and hasn't come around lately. I don't miss him.
Sarge
Aug 10, 2012 06:03:02 #
I saw somewhere recently, I think it was Wikipedia, where they referred to the period BC & AD as now Current Era & Before Current Era.How damned ridiculous does it get.
Aug 10, 2012 06:05:06 #
Humour is one of the best indicators of a free and democratic society, everybody and everything should be at the mercy of humour, it cuts through the B...S... puts evrything into perspective and above all it tempers our self importance. OK I know that some humour sails too close to the wind but I am willing to pay that price to ensure that my right to laugh is not subject to censure by others.
tschmath wrote:
On another forum in which I participate, the moderator banned all jokes because so many people were offended by the stereotypes that were being used - ethnic jokes, blonde jokes, sexist jokes. Objecting to the stereotypes wound up raising so much rancor that the moderator simply shut them down. We should probably be a little more careful about the targets of the humor we use lest we offend others.
Aug 10, 2012 06:12:48 #
Irish Joke!!
Paddy went to the doc to hear some bad news & took his son along for support.
The doc said he had terminal cancer & not long to live.
This stunned Paddy & on the way home he suggested he & his son stop at the pub to drown his sorrows.
While having a few Guinesses his mates saw how down he was & enquired why so glum.To which he answered He was dyin' of aids. This went on to all his mates during the session.
On their way home afterwards the son was curious why he had said he was dying of aids.
He said "After I'm gone,I don't want them to be bothering your mother".
Paddy went to the doc to hear some bad news & took his son along for support.
The doc said he had terminal cancer & not long to live.
This stunned Paddy & on the way home he suggested he & his son stop at the pub to drown his sorrows.
While having a few Guinesses his mates saw how down he was & enquired why so glum.To which he answered He was dyin' of aids. This went on to all his mates during the session.
On their way home afterwards the son was curious why he had said he was dying of aids.
He said "After I'm gone,I don't want them to be bothering your mother".
Aug 10, 2012 06:32:04 #
lachmap
Loc: Sydney Australia
Keep up the jokes everyone. It makes my day. Now, did you hear the one about the Aussie who ...............
Aug 10, 2012 06:48:02 #
Aug 10, 2012 06:48:37 #
When the h... did political correctness re relqace the good old fashion majority rules?
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