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Skriven 2014-05-02 17:27:08 av Dave Drum (1:18/200.0)
     Kommentar till en text av Nancy Backus
Ärende: Humour
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-=> Nancy Backus wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

 DD> "Jokes" directed at someone - whether verbal or physical are a
 DD> particularly vile form of bullying and have nothing to do with humour.

 NB> Agreed.

 DD> The only person to whom they are funny is the perpetrator - who in many
 DD> cases ought to be subjected to the same treatment as s/he dishes out.

 NB> Sadly, they may also be funny to the perp's circle of "friends"... seen
 NB> that much too often over the years....

That "circle" tends to be a circle of jerks. Fellow sadists/bullies. Lots of
truth to the old saw about birds of a feather.
 
 DD> I have managed to accomplish that only a few times - with the tag-line
 DD> to the bully "Not so funny now that you're on the other end, is it?"
 DD> Probably did not inspire them to change their ways or even cause them
 DD> to see or admit that they had done something bad. But, it certainly
 DD> made me feel better.

 NB> I've been tempted to do such, but generally haven't had quite the right
 NB> opportunity... didn't think it likely to do much good... and usually I
 NB> figured it wouldn't make me feel any better about it either... ;)

I dunno if it did any good or not. But, it surely did make me feel better. I
had a kid (early 20s) at a place where I was the general manager (he was also
the owner's
nephew) who was teasing the shop cat by pulling it backward by its tail when it
tried to get away. So, I walked up behind him, grabbed a handful of hair and
propelled him right smartly backward into a wall. I then asked "How's it feel
to have someone grab hold of you and pull you around?"

I noticed the next day that his hair was done in a buzz-cut. And he left Calico
alone.
 
 NB>> Another particularly apt punishment, though, would be for them to have
 NB>> to be the brunt of practical "jokes", to feel how it is to be on the
 NB>> other side...

 DD> See above - although, as I said, it probably doesn't leave a lasting
 DD> impression.

 NB> Aye, there's the rub.  And there's the risk that it would only
 NB> encourage such behaviour, especially if they didn't get the point that
 NB> it hurt...

 NB>> Puns, or more specifically play with words, is a higher pastime than
 NB>> usually given credit, though...  ;)   Groaners though they may be...
 NB>> (G)

 DD> The only punsters for whom I have any respect are the ones who can
 DD> make a pun that works in more than one language. Isaac Asimov (Isaak

 NB> That's a higher level, to be sure... :)

 DD> Judah Ozimov) was such a person ... who also wrote pretty decent
 DD> speculative fiction and Edgar-winning mysteries as well as being a
 DD> professor of biochemistry at Boston University.

 NB> A well-rounded man.  :)   Many of his volumes reside at our house, too,
 NB> and have been well-enjoyed over the years...  :)

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

      Title: Foundation Sweet Dough Recipe for Cinnamon Rolls
 Categories: Breads
      Yield: 1 recipe

      1 c  Scalded milk
      1 c  Lukewarm water
      2    Cakes compressed yeast
    1/2 c  Shortening
    1/2 c  Sugar
  1 1/2 ts Salt
      2 lg Eggs; beaten
      7 c  Flour
    1/2 ts Ground nutmeg
           +=OR=+
    1/2    Lemon's zest (juice may be
           - added, as well)

  Scald milk and pour it over sugar, salt and shortening;
  cool to lukewarm.

  Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Add beaten eggs. When
  milk has cooled to lukewarm temperature, add the yeast and
  beaten eggs. Beat well. Add the flour gradually, beating
  well.

  Knead lightly, working in just enough flour so that the
  dough can be handled. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover
  and let stand in a warm place. Let rise until double in
  bulk (about 2 hours).

  Source: The Mennonite Community Cookbook by Mary Emma
        : Showalter

  From: http://www.recipelink.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

      Title: Empire Cinnamon Rolls
 Categories: Breads, Desserts, Fruits
      Yield: 12 servings

           One recipe of Foundation
           - Sweet Dough
      6 tb Melted butter
  1 1/2 c  Brown sugar
      1 tb Ground cinnamon
      1 c  Raisins (opt)

  When dough is light, divide into 2 portions. Roll into
  oblong pieces 1/4" thick. Brush with melted butter and
  sprinkle with brown sugar and raisins. Roll like a jelly
  roll and cut slices 1/2" thick, using a sharp knife. Place
  slices 1" apart on greased tin with cut side down. Let
  rise in a warm place until light (about 1 hour).

  Bake at 400oF/205oC for 20-25 minutes.

  These may be spread with plain butter frosting while
  still warm.

  VARIATION: They are also delicious if baked in 2 cups of
  syrup that is poured into the bottom of the pan before the
  dough is added.

  Source: The Mennonite Community Cookbook by Mary Emma
        : Showalter

  From: http://www.recipelink.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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