[nfbwatlk] I thought this was cute

Tue May 8 22:40:37 CDT 2007

Hi,
I can understand your viewpoint.  I didn't send it on to friends like I do 
some jokes.  the "nagger" one really wasn't funny.
thanks
Lauren
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To: <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] I thought this was cute

>
> Yes, there was a kind of humor to the peice, but in my opinion it was not 
> suitable for the list.  The list is not like a private conversation. 
> Humor in general can be very cruel, making others look inept and stupid, 
> therefor I feel that when putting jokes on the list, that one needs to use 
> good judgment.  What works conversationally may not be suitable on a list 
> that is read by a diverse group of people, some of whom, their sole 
> purpose is to look for ways to . critize the NFB.  But again, I express 
> and defend only my opion on this.  I know this because no one has spoken 
> affirming my point of view. Just because an opinion is not popular does 
> not mean that it is not correct.
>
> KB
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jp100 at earthlink.net
> To: nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
> Sent: Mon, 7 May 2007 9:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] I thought this was cute
>
>
> Oh, come on!
> It was funny and not in bad taste.  Besides, people joke around all the
> time.
> Yep, blind people have a sense of humor too!
> Jim
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "marty" <martythekid at hotmail.com>
> To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 7:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] I thought this was cute
>
>
>> Oh don't be so critical, my ex removed his polish over a year ago, and I
>> couldn't possibily be happier. grin, m.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: <noaprlfoo at aol.com>
>> To: <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 11:01 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] I thought this was cute
>>
>>
>>>
>>> This surprises me.  It is of such questionable taste, and I don't think
>>> it
>>> belongs on our list. I didn't finish it I admit, but the concept has 
>>> been
>>> around for decades.  From my perspective it does not relate to 
>>> blindness,
>>> The Mariners, The Seahawks or Mexican food, so I don't see it's 
>>> relevance
>>> to the list.
>>>
>>> KB
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: robertsellers500 at comcast.net
>>> To: nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
>>> Sent: Tue, 1 May 2007 11:50 PM
>>> Subject: [nfbwatlk] I thought this was cute
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>> Polish Divorce
>>>
>>> A Polish man moved to the
>>> USA
>>> and married an American girl. Although his English was far from perfect,
>>> they
>>> got along very well until one day he rushed into a lawyer's office and
>>> asked him
>>> if he could arrange a divorce for him.
>>> The lawyer said that getting a divorce would depend on the 
>>> circumstances,
>>> and
>>> asked him the following questions:
>>> "Have you any grounds?"
>>> "Yes, an acre and half and nice little home."
>>> "No, I mean what is the foundation of this case?"
>>> "It made of concrete."
>>> "I don't think you understand. Does either of you have a real grudge?"
>>> "No, we have carport, and not need one."
>>> "I mean. What are your relations like?"
>>> "All my relations still in
>>> Poland
>>> ."
>>> "Is there any infidelity in your marriage?"
>>> "We have hi-fidelity stereo and good
>>> DVD
>>> player."
>>> "Does your wife beat you up?"
>>> "No, I always up before her."
>>> "Is your wife a nagger?"
>>> "No, she white."
>>> "Why do you want this divorce?"
>>> "She going to kill me."
>>> "What makes you think that?
>>> I got proof."
>>> "What kind of proof?"
>>> "She going to poison me. She buy a bottle at drugstore and put on shelf
>>> in
>>> bathroom.
>>> I can read, and it say: "Polish Remover.""
>>>
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