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Zak Spundy
 13 May 2011, 11:24 #116910 Reply To Post
Take a look at these fascinating insights into the mind and thoughts of OBL:
'Are Dishwashers Blasphemous?'
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Joe 90
 13 May 2011, 12:29 #116918 Reply To Post
Quote: Zak Spundy, Friday, 13 May 2011 11:24
Take a look at these fascinating insights into the mind and thoughts of OBL:
'Are Dishwashers Blasphemous?'


Brilliant!
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ciaranl
 13 May 2011, 13:38 #116921 Reply To Post
A sad joke, who ever penned them. Pathetic.
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Zak Spundy
 13 May 2011, 15:28 #116928 Reply To Post
Quote: ciaranl, Friday, 13 May 2011 13:38
A sad joke, who ever penned them. Pathetic.


On reflection, ciaranl, I have to agree with you. Initially, I though this was pretty funny albeit quite outrageous. But, as soon as I thought about how families of the victims might feel about it, I realised how distasteful it really is. I also considered how I might feel if a similar article were to be penned with Stalin musing about the terrors and atrocities he was responsible for. I would find that offensive. So many thanks to you for pointing out the error of my ways.
And apologies to all for any offence that may have been caused by me posting this article.
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Joe 90
 14 May 2011, 08:38 #117050 Reply To Post
Quote: Zak Spundy, Friday, 13 May 2011 15:28
Quote: ciaranl, Friday, 13 May 2011 13:38
A sad joke, who ever penned them. Pathetic.


On reflection, ciaranl, I have to agree with you. Initially, I though this was pretty funny albeit quite outrageous. But, as soon as I thought about how families of the victims might feel about it, I realised how distasteful it really is. I also considered how I might feel if a similar article were to be penned with Stalin musing about the terrors and atrocities he was responsible for. I would find that offensive. So many thanks to you for pointing out the error of my ways.
And apologies to all for any offence that may have been caused by me posting this article.


Whilst I accept the sentiments above, I can say from a few years of noticing this (and personal experience) that humour can arise out of the most awful catastrophes, and that quite often it arises from those most affected.
911 jokes were doing the rounds of New York within days, if not hours of the event. Naturally there are those who are slightly sick of mind and want to draw attention to themselves by such humour, but then there are those for whom humour is a natural safety valve to help them cope.

I draw the line at jokes about disability, I find them uncomfortable. Having said that, I have met disabled people that have made wisecracks about their condition that I would never dream of letting slip.

The link to OBL's private diary is IMO a well constructed piece. It is not racist, nor does it resort to grossness. I ask the question, what makes it unacceptable now? Is it the proximity to the event? Will it be fine in a couple of years time?
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Zak Spundy
 14 May 2011, 11:51 #117093 Reply To Post
Quote: Joe 90, Saturday, 14 May 2011 08:38
Quote: Zak Spundy, Friday, 13 May 2011 15:28
Quote: ciaranl, Friday, 13 May 2011 13:38
A sad joke, who ever penned them. Pathetic.


On reflection, ciaranl, I have to agree with you. Initially, I though this was pretty funny albeit quite outrageous. But, as soon as I thought about how families of the victims might feel about it, I realised how distasteful it really is. I also considered how I might feel if a similar article were to be penned with Stalin musing about the terrors and atrocities he was responsible for. I would find that offensive. So many thanks to you for pointing out the error of my ways.
And apologies to all for any offence that may have been caused by me posting this article.


Whilst I accept the sentiments above, I can say from a few years of noticing this (and personal experience) that humour can arise out of the most awful catastrophes, and that quite often it arises from those most affected.
911 jokes were doing the rounds of New York within days, if not hours of the event. Naturally there are those who are slightly sick of mind and want to draw attention to themselves by such humour, but then there are those for whom humour is a natural safety valve to help them cope.

I draw the line at jokes about disability, I find them uncomfortable. Having said that, I have met disabled people that have made wisecracks about their condition that I would never dream of letting slip.

The link to OBL's private diary is IMO a well constructed piece. It is not racist, nor does it resort to grossness. I ask the question, what makes it unacceptable now? Is it the proximity to the event? Will it be fine in a couple of years time?


I think the POV is great, but it could have been done with much softer edges I think. Modern day humour pushes the boundaries right to the limits, but I do think the best comedy works without offending anyone at all.
All I did was try and put myself in the shoes of someone who may have been related to a victim, and it just made me think twice. Hopefully the experience will have improved my critical eye.
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notleyab
 14 May 2011, 17:42 #117136 Reply To Post
If you start thking abt what everybody else might think, nothing wd ever get written.
And how cd you wait 2 years before writing this partjcular piece? It wd have lost relevance.
someone somewhere is going to be upset no matter how hard you try -just think danish cartoons.
This post was last edited by notleyab, 14 May 2011, 17:43
awrigley
 17 May 2011, 10:19 #117467 Reply To Post
Good humour is never far from the truth. That is why it is good.

Can you imagine being cooped up in that courtyard for years on end? When I play solitaire for longer than two hours, I start getting all these crazy voices in my head. So just imagine what Ossie went through.

They should've left him alive. Surrounded the compound and played "Like a virgin" round the clock.
Memory... What was that?
sulcus
 17 May 2011, 11:00 #117470 Reply To Post
Quote: awrigley, Tuesday, 17 May 2011 10:19
Good humour is never far from the truth. That is why it is good.

Can you imagine being cooped up in that courtyard for years on end? When I play solitaire for longer than two hours, I start getting all these crazy voices in my head. So just imagine what Ossie went through.

They should've left him alive. Surrounded the compound and played "Like a virgin" round the clock.


I think the US military are more partial to the theme from kids' TV show "Barney" and Metallica's "Enter Sandman" although knowing Hetfield, he'd be sure to chase them for royalties
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louheneghan
 17 May 2011, 11:24 #117474 Reply To Post
I thought their preference was Nancy Sinatra's 'These Boots are Made for Walking'. I heard it worked brilliantly in Waco.

'Barney' eh? The 'I love you; you love me,' song?

Well, that's progress for you!
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