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sunshinemiss -> RE: Chris Rock (10/9/2008 9:58:31 AM)
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where were we? Oh yes, Chris Rock.
I love me some Chris Rock. You know, the reason humor is funny is because of two things...
It takes us in a swerve direction we didn't expect. (A man walks into a bar, bar being a pub... the punchline, OUCH. bar being a metal stick)... all knock knock jokes are like this.
Or there is an element of truth to it.
The ... look who is running the country as noted above. W being a C student and all that.
I worked with people with dev disabilities for years. Did I learn and grow because of my work there? You betcha! Did I appreciate the point of view of the people I worked with? You betcha! Did I recognize there was a difference in our IQs? You betcha! But I also recognized the innocence and the beauty of that innocence.... an innocence they hold and I have lost. Rarely is anything black or white. the world is full of greys, colors, pastels, jewel tones. And ain't it perty?
Sometimes I had to blow off steam. And blowing off steam with my friends was not always politically correct. BUT it did allow me to continue doing the work I was doing. And I was damn good at it. I once got chastised by a woman who told me I was rude in what I was saying. And my response was, "OH? Is that right? I get up every day and help them, I face them every day, I get them services they need, I hug and encourage them every day. I teach them. What do YOU do? Nothing. I know, you do nothing. So, when YOU get up and you DO THE WORK, you can complain about what I'm saying." Chia, you do the work, so go ahead, darling, go ahead. Say whatever you want!
And on another note...
Humor is often offensive. Watch the movie the Aristocrats. Listen to George Carlin. What is it they say about South Park? We are non discriminatory, we make fun of everybody. But I'll tell you what, I laugh till I cry. And THAT is wonderful.
Ok, end of soap box. have a nice day.
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