Humor on ToTV

[Polar Bear]

I'm already bracing myself for the feedback I will receive for this post. But I finally figured I'd post it anyway. And I want to stress...the following is strictly my opinion.

I love humor. I think I have a pretty good sense of humor. I love humor in other people. Comedy is my favorite form of media. That being said, I have an observation regarding humor on ToTV...

It seems that the attempted use of humor on ToTV has seen a dramatic increase lately. That would be fine, except in my opinion, there are a couple of reasons it is not so fine. Humor is an art. Many factors play into whether humor is effective, or should I say...well...funny. Timing, appropriateness, content, audience, and many other factors determine how effective attempts at humor are. There's the rub. Just saying something intended to be funny does not make it funny. And there is such a thing as too much...not too much humor, but too much trying to be funny. The best humor comes naturally and is used a bit sparingly in my opinion. Constant attempts which are mostly borderline or simply lame even diminish those that might be truly funny.

This is not intended to be taken personally by anyone on ToTV. It's just my honest feelings about a recent trend. I'm seeing more and more of what appears to failed attempts at humor on ToTV for two reasons:

1) Many of the jokes...remember...my opinion only...are simply not funny. With respect to humor, this is obviously very important. Humor isn't a game like baseball, where if you succeed a small percentage of the time you're considered successful. One potentially good joke gets lost among many failures. A sense of quality must be maintained, or it's just throwing stuff against the wall to see what sticks. Very few people like sifting through lame attempts to find the occasional, mildly funny post.

2) Possibly even more important because it has the potential to irritate and/or offend people...the "jokes" are at a time when they are simply not appropriate, either posted inappropriately in a serious thread, or at a time within any thread that is simply inappropriate in the context posted. Don't get me wrong. I think humor is great therapy, and can be used in the most serious of situations. But even then, some sense of timing and appropriateness is essential.

I'll never forget Saturday Night Live, the first show after the terrible events of 9/11. Early in the show, after an opening segment about the attacks, SNL Producer Lorne Michaels looked at his guest, New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and asked "Can we be funny?". Giuliani looked at Michaels and said "Why start now?" Hilarious. And it got a great laugh from the New York audience. But it was after a very serious, touching and reverent opening and an appropriate lead in. They didn't just come on the air and start making fun. It was a great TV moment...and very funny in spite of the horrific events of just a few days earlier. All due to timing, respect, and attention to appropriateness.

Bring on the humor. Everybody should laugh every day. But make sure it is appropriate, respectful, and...well...funny.

Okay. I have my flack jacket on. But I feel better getting it off my chest.

[kittygilchrist]

Like.

[looneycat]

yes and innuendo is often missed in print and is shoved, well, right innue.....

[tomwed]

Like

[raynan]

Like and totally agree.

[Taltarzac725]

"If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around."
--Will Rogers


Hope people like this one. :BigApplause:

[RickeyD]

What, me worry ? :BigApplause:

[Barefoot]

No flak jacket needed. :ho:

[golfing eagles]

I'm already bracing myself for the feedback I will receive for this post. But I finally figured I'd post it anyway. And I want to stress...the following is strictly my opinion.

I love humor. I think I have a pretty good sense of humor. I love humor in other people. Comedy is my favorite form of media. That being said, I have an observation regarding humor on ToTV...

It seems that the attempted use of humor on ToTV has seen a dramatic increase lately. That would be fine, except in my opinion, there are a couple of reasons it is not so fine. Humor is an art. Many factors play into whether humor is effective, or should I say...well...funny. Timing, appropriateness, content, audience, and many other factors determine how effective attempts at humor are. There's the rub. Just saying something intended to be funny does not make it funny. And there is such a thing as too much...not too much humor, but too much trying to be funny. The best humor comes naturally and is used a bit sparingly in my opinion. Constant attempts which are mostly borderline or simply lame even diminish those that might be truly funny.

This is not intended to be taken personally by anyone on ToTV. It's just my honest feelings about a recent trend. I'm seeing more and more of what appears to failed attempts at humor on ToTV for two reasons:

1) Many of the jokes...remember...my opinion only...are simply not funny. With respect to humor, this is obviously very important. Humor isn't a game like baseball, where if you succeed a small percentage of the time you're considered successful. One potentially good joke gets lost among many failures. A sense of quality must be maintained, or it's just throwing stuff against the wall to see what sticks. Very few people like sifting through lame attempts to find the occasional, mildly funny post.

2) Possibly even more important because it has the potential to irritate and/or offend people...the "jokes" are at a time when they are simply not appropriate, either posted inappropriately in a serious thread, or at a time within any thread that is simply inappropriate in the context posted. Don't get me wrong. I think humor is great therapy, and can be used in the most serious of situations. But even then, some sense of timing and appropriateness is essential.

I'll never forget Saturday Night Live, the first show after the horrific events of 9/11. Early in the show, after an opening segment about the attacks, SNL Producer Lorne Michaels looked at his guest, New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and asked "Can we be funny?". Giuliani looked at Michaels and said "Why start now?" Hilarious. And it got a great laugh from the New York audience. But it was after a very serious, touching and reverent opening and an appropriate lead in. They didn't just come on the air and start making fun. It was a great TV moment...and very funny in spite of the horrific events of just a few days earlier. All due to timing, respect, and attention to appropriateness.

Bring on the humor. Everybody should laugh every day. But make sure it is appropriate, respectful, and...well...funny.

Okay. I have my flack jacket on. But I feel better getting it off my chest.

I'm also bracing myself for the feedback I will receive for this post. But I finally figured I'd post it anyway. And I want to stress...the following is strictly my opinion.

I love golf. I think I have(had) a pretty good golf game. I love when other people play golf. Golf is my favorite form of sports. That being said, I have an observation regarding golf at TV

It seems that the attempted use of a golf swing on at TV has seen a dramatic decline lately. That would be fine, except in my opinion, there are a couple of reasons it is not so fine. Golf is a skill. Many factors play into whether the golf swing is effective, or should I say...well...good. Timing, rhythm, contact, club speed, and many other factors determine how effective attempts at a golf swing are. There's the rub. Just saying something intended to be a good swing does not make it a good swing. And there is such a thing as too much...not too much golf, but too much trying to be good at it. The best golf swing comes naturally and is used on the course, in my opinion. Constant attempts which are mostly borderline or simply lame even diminish those that might be truly good swings.

This is not intended to be taken personally by anyone on ToTV. It's just my honest feelings about a recent trend. I'm seeing more and more of what appears to failed attempts at golf swing at TV for two reasons:

1) Many of the golf swings...remember...my opinion only...are simply not good. With respect to golf, this is obviously very important. Golf isn't a game like baseball, where if you succeed a small percentage of the time you're considered successful. One potentially good swing gets lost among many failures. A sense of quality must be maintained, or it's just hacking around the course . Very few people like sitting through lame attempts to find the occasional, mildly acceptable swing.

2) Possibly even more important because it has the potential to irritate and/or offend people...the "bad swings" are at a time when they are simply not appropriate, either swung inappropriately in a serious game, or at a time within any game that is simply ugly in the extreme. Don't get me wrong. I think golf is great sport, and can be played in the most serious of conditions. But even then, some sense of proficiency is essential.

Bring on the golf. Everybody should golf every day. But make sure it is athletic, artistic, and...well...good.

Okay. I have my flack jacket on. But I feel better getting it off my chest

I hope my point isn't too subtle. You start by saying you love something, then criticize anything that doesn't fit your standard of what that something should be. It sounds, in my opinion, that you feel comedy is best left to professionals on a stage at a comedy club, and then only pertaining to subjects you deme appropriate. But I have seen Robin Williams and Rodney Dangerfield flop at those venues on occasion.
I quickly read through the last 300 posts today, and there were 74 "jokes" by 15 different posters. But since it looks like I'm near the top of your list, I felt I would take the lead in responding.
While I commend you on a very articulate post, and certainly you are entitled to your opinion, it really isn't much different than a post that starts "I love the Villages, but...." and then goes on to slam "the developers", or the sales team, or GG for defending them.
You seem to feel that a "good" joke can be lost among the not so good jokes. Ask a golf professional about their round. They will tell you if he hit one, just one shot exactly the way he wanted to, it was an accomplishment. I view humor the same way, sometimes you have to take the good along with the bad. It's like saying you love art, especially Rembrandt, and therefore Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso should have confined themselves to 2 or 3 paintings each, to meet the Rembrandt standard.
TOTV is a great site. The information is invaluable. But I also find the off topic posts and "attempts" at humor very entertaining as well. Plus I love that little rofl emoticon.
So to be true to form, I leave you with the following thought-------
Polar Bear, chill out :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[kittygilchrist]

Does this mean I get a break from being censored and censured?

:popcorn:

[golfing eagles]

Does this mean I get a break from being censored and censured?

:popcorn:

Looks that way.
Unless I can make a "lame" joke :1rotfl:

[graciegirl]

Looks that way.
Unless I can make a "lame" joke :1rotfl:



Seems to me, after a long career in medicine, that you have that right.


Plus your left arm is gimpy.


Sorry.

[golfing eagles]

Seems to me, after a long career in medicine, that you have that right.


Plus your left arm is gimpy.


Sorry.

Don't be. He's entitled to his opinion (No matter how wrong it is:1rotfl::1rotfl:)
Now it's even more fun than before.:MOJE_whot:

[tomwed]

I don't know if joke censorship is the intention of the OP.

Sometimes I roll my eyes at what I wrote the night before and I delete it first thing in the morning hoping not too many read it. People let you know if you come up with something original enough or corny enough fairly soon after you write it. And that's a rush for me when they do. Expect more bombs than hits.

I also watch out for preachiness or a sense of know-it-all-ism. I delete them ASAP.

Many times I'll write something. Sometimes taking a half hour only to push delete because I realize it doesn't add a thing to the conversation or may be taken the wrong way. I give it a little wait and see period. I'll always reread, edit and hopefully shorten. I try to put the funny word as the last word.

I think the OP is asking for proof-joking, sort of like proof-reading. That's all.

[soon to be deleted for preachiness or a sense of know-it-all-ism.]

[golfing eagles]

I don't know if joke censorship is the intention of the OP.

Sometimes I roll my eyes at what I wrote the night before and I delete it first thing in the morning hoping not too many read it. People let you know if you come up with something original enough or corny enough fairly soon after you write it. And that's a rush for me when they do. Expect more bombs than hits.

I also watch out for preachiness or a sense of know-it-all-ism. I delete them ASAP.

Many times I'll write something. Sometimes taking a half hour only to push delete because I realize it doesn't add a thing to the conversation or may be taken the wrong way. I give it a little wait and see period. I'll always reread, edit and hopefully shorten. I try to put the funny word as the last word.

I think the OP is asking for proof-joking, sort of like proof-reading. That's all.

[soon to be deleted for preachiness]

Like I said, he is entitled to his opinion. But if YOU are editing YOUR posts because of what someone else is setting as a standard, then that is a form of censorship, no matter what you call it. If you were going to edit it anyway because you didn't like it, that's fine. There is a huge difference between the two. I think you should get back to your jokes---at least I like them:1rotfl:

[Boomer]

I don't know if joke censorship is the intention of the OP.

Sometimes I roll my eyes at what I wrote the night before and I delete it first thing in the morning hoping not too many read it. People let you know if you come up with something original enough or corny enough fairly soon after you write it. And that's a rush for me when they do. Expect more bombs than hits.

I also watch out for preachiness or a sense of know-it-all-ism. I delete them ASAP.

Many times I'll write something. Sometimes taking a half hour only to push delete because I realize it doesn't add a thing to the conversation or may be taken the wrong way. I give it a little wait and see period. I'll always reread, edit and hopefully shorten. I try to put the funny word as the last word.

I think the OP is asking for proof-joking, sort of like proof-reading. That's all.

[soon to be deleted for preachiness]

AHA! tomwed, I saw that little self-talk you put at the bottom so I threw a net over you -- well over this post of yours -- because I like it. It is not preachy or know-it-all-y. I think it is insightful.

[outlaw]

It's a forum! Lighten up. If you think posts are too serious or not serious enough, maybe it's time to read a book, or write a letter to someone. Anything except continue reading these posts that for some reason upset you sufficiently to cause you to write a manifesto because they are TOO humorous, or not humorous ENOUGH? The forum culture has just evolved past the grammar/punctuation police, and now we get the humor police?

[Nucky]

Rules on humor? Whoa! Lighten up, try telling a joke, it feels great most of the time.

[tomwed]

Like I said, he is entitled to his opinion. But if YOU are editing YOUR posts because of what someone else is setting as a standard, then that is a form of censorship, no matter what you call it. If you were going to edit it anyway because you didn't like it, that's fine. There is a huge difference between the two. I think you should get back to your jokes---at least I like them:1rotfl:
Not just some one. I'm getting the vibe it might be many. And I'm a little insecure. That's the risk. The funniest people I know also had nuns.

[tomwed]

The forum culture has just evolved past the grammar/punctuation police, and now we get the humor police?
That would be cool to invent a joke check app.

[kittygilchrist]

It's a forum! Lighten up. If you think posts are too serious or not serious enough, maybe it's time to read a book, or write a letter to someone. Anything except continue reading these posts that for some reason upset you sufficiently to cause you to write a manifesto because they are TOO humorous, or not humorous ENOUGH? The forum culture has just evolved past the grammar/punctuation police, and now we get the humor police?

Eric Berne's book Games PEople play talks about paradigm for analyzing conversation using a very simple method: determine whether the voice of the speaker is parent, adult, or child, each of which presents with healthy and unhealthy manifestations.
Assume the monitors are healthy parents, it is their rightful duty to set rules and referee.

Healthy child talk is delightfully unexpected harmless expressions of humor, wonder, good-natured ribbing, playful zzest for life.

Unhealthy child often uses name-calling and has a rebellious tone, and tries to make strong statements of opinion without facts by throwing pebbles and whimpering about hurt feelings. Some use humor as a cloak for childish bedevilment.

Healthy parent, (Gracie) is often a mediator for peace, keeeping the tone light and friendly while still invting persons to higher social grace (except when she loses it and makes ///.)

Unhealthy parent is my least favorite, where persons peremptorily demand "what is wrong with you people?" To be seen as the Knowitall poobah. Angry, very forceful how-dare-you think and write what you did! Stop!

[tomwed]

Rules on humor? Whoa! Lighten up, try telling a joke, it feels great most of the time.
discretion is sometimes the better part of wit

[outlaw]

Eric Berne's book Games PEople play talks about paradigm for analyzing conversation using a very simple method: determine whether the voice of the speaker is parent, adult, or child, each of which presents with healthy and unhealthy manifestations.
Assume the monitors are healthy parents, it is their rightful duty to set rules and referee.

Healthy child talk is delightfully unexpected harmless expressions of humor, wonder, good-natured ribbing, playful zzest for life.

Unhealthy child often uses name-calling and has a rebellious tone, and tries to make strong statements of opinion without facts by throwing pebbles and whimpering about hurt feelings. Some use humor as a cloak for childish bedevilment.

Healthy parent, (Gracie) is often a mediator for peace, keeeping the tone light and friendly while still invting persons to higher social grace (except when she loses it and makes ///.)

Unhealthy parent is my least favorite, where persons peremptorily demand "what is wrong with you people?" To be seen as the Knowitall poobah. Angry, very forceful how-dare-you think and write what you did! Stop!

Healthy parent, unhealthy parent; one and the same. I already have a mother.

[kittygilchrist]

IMO, the following from th OP was an adult mediating for social grace. I find it harmful when humor is used about someone badly injured, or has lost a pet, for example.

"Possibly even more important because it has the potential to irritate and/or offend people...the "jokes" are at a time when they are simply not appropriate, either posted inappropriately in a serious thread, or at a time within any thread that is simply inappropriate in the context posted. Don't get me wrong. I think humor is great therapy, and can be used in the most serious of situations. But even then, some sense of timing and appropriateness is essential. "

[billethkid]

Not to forget that one cannot please everybody.
With discretion and common sense in gear there is no reason to not tell/write your joke. And yes, there will be some variance to what one thinks is OK VS what another of us may think otherwise.

But most of us will just enjoy what is passed along and those we don't....just do not make nor are entitled to a ripple in the stream of life!!

[Boomer]

Not just some one. I'm getting the vibe it might be many. And I'm a little insecure. That's the risk. The funniest people I know also had nuns.

Oh tomwed, please do not feel insecure. What I meant when I said your post was insightful is that I liked how you told us you look at your own writing and think about it.

There is a saying, "Don't tell. Show." That saying can apply not only to life but to writing. You showed us a little behind the scenes with tomwed who cares about his words.

That post of yours could stand alone as an outstanding comment on posting angst. I really liked it. Maybe because I know exactly what you are talking about. I have thought twice before hitting submit many times. But not often enough. I have lots of cringeworthy also-rans hanging out there in cyberspace.

Please do not feel bad.

And, btw, I also like it when you cook and tell us about it.

[tomwed]

Eric Berne's book Games PEople play talks about paradigm for analyzing conversation using a very simple method: determine whether the voice of the speaker is parent, adult, or child, each of which presents with healthy and unhealthy manifestations.
Assume the monitors are healthy parents, it is their rightful duty to set rules and referee.

Healthy child talk is delightfully unexpected harmless expressions of humor, wonder, good-natured ribbing, playful zzest for life.

Unhealthy child often uses name-calling and has a rebellious tone, and tries to make strong statements of opinion without facts by throwing pebbles and whimpering about hurt feelings. Some use humor as a cloak for childish bedevilment.

Healthy parent, (Gracie) is often a mediator for peace, keeeping the tone light and friendly while still invting persons to higher social grace (except when she loses it and makes ///.)

Unhealthy parent is my least favorite, where persons peremptorily demand "what is wrong with you people?" To be seen as the Knowitall poobah. Angry, very forceful how-dare-you think and write what you did! Stop!
My freshman year my favorite book was "I'm OK, Your OK". It ruined many a good date.

[tomwed]

Oh tomwed, please do not feel insecure. What I meant when I said your post was insightful is that I liked how you told us you look at your own writing and think about it.

There is a saying, "Don't tell. Show." That saying can apply not only to life but to writing. You showed us a little behind the scenes with tomwed who cares about his words.

That post of yours could stand alone as an outstanding comment on posting angst. I really liked it. Maybe because I know exactly what you are talking about. I have thought twice before hitting submit many times. But not often enough. I have lots of cringeworthy also-rans hanging out there in cyberspace.

Please do not feel bad.

And, btw, I also like it when you cook and tell us about it.

I don't feel that bad. That does come across as pretty neurotic. I'll tell you a funny story.

The first time we rented down here the guy across the street saw my tags. He was also from NJ. I am of a certain age that remembers from years ago, that not everyone form the south appreciates our NJ sense of humor. For example, my favorite book freshman year was "I'm OK, You're an A..hole". That's plays out pretty funny back home. And when people tell me I have an accent and ask where I came from, I say "France" in my best NJ twang.

Anyway I asked the neighbor how he was received down here and did he have to make any adjustments. He said the only problem he found was his language. He soon realized no one curses down here. I asked "How the f... did you stop?" and he said it was very hard and took awhile. But I stopped too unless I get in a foursome of Jersey people and it's like we're all truck drivers again. Not everyone will see the humor in this funny story.

So yea, humor is a little more risky down here if you come from New Jersey.

[Taltarzac725]

61 Comedians Recall Their Favorite, First Jokes -- Vulture (http://www.vulture.com/2015/04/61-comedians-recall-their-favorite-first-jokes.html#)

Some comedians share their memories of the first jokes they heard.

Some more jokes. BEST. SHORT JOKES. EVER. Vol. 3 (http://www.danoah.com/2013/04/best-short-jokes-ever-vol-3.html)

[dewilson58]

/ / /.

[Yung Dum]

What, me worry ? :BigApplause:

Hey- That's my line.:jester:

[tomwed]

/ / /.
///?

[dewilson58]

///?

Just felt good............and added spacing as a joke.

[Topspinmo]

I'm also bracing myself for the feedback I will receive for this post. But I finally figured I'd post it anyway. And I want to stress...the following is strictly my opinion.

I love golf. I think I have(had) a pretty good golf game. I love when other people play golf. Golf is my favorite form of sports. That being said, I have an observation regarding golf at TVu

It seems that the attempted use of a golf swing on at TV has seen a dramatic decline lately. That would be fine, except in my opinion, there are a couple of reasons it is not so fine. Golf is a skill. Many factors play into whether the golf swing is effective, or should I say...well...good. Timing, rhythm, contact, club speed, and many other factors determine how effective attempts at a golf swing are. There's the rub. Just saying something intended to be a good swing does not make it a good swing. And there is such a thing as too much...not too much golf, but too much trying to be good at it. The best golf swing comes naturally and is used on the course, in my opinion. Constant attempts which are mostly borderline or simply lame even diminish those that might be truly good swings.

This is not intended to be taken personally by anyone on ToTV. It's just my honest feelings about a recent trend. I'm seeing more and more of what appears to failed attempts at golf swing at TV for two reasons:

1) Many of the golf swings...remember...my opinion only...are simply not good. With respect to golf, this is obviously very important. Golf isn't a game like baseball, where if you succeed a small percentage of the time you're considered successful. One potentially good swing gets lost among many failures. A sense of quality must be maintained, or it's just hacking around the course . Very few people like sitting through lame attempts to find the occasional, mildly acceptable swing.

2) Possibly even more important because it has the potential to irritate and/or offend people...the "bad swings" are at a time when they are simply not appropriate, either swung inappropriately in a serious game, or at a time within any game that is simply ugly in the extreme. Don't get me wrong. I think golf is great sport, and can be played in the most serious of conditions. But even then, some sense of proficiency is essential.

Bring on the golf. Everybody should golf every day. But make sure it is athletic, artistic, and...well...good.

Okay. I have my flack jacket on. But I feel better getting it off my chest

I hope my point isn't too subtle. You start by saying you love something, then criticize anything that doesn't fit your standard of what that something should be. It sounds, in my opinion, that you feel comedy is best left to professionals on a stage at a comedy club, and then only pertaining to subjects you deme appropriate. But I have seen Robin Williams and Rodney Dangerfield flop at those venues on occasion.
I quickly read through the last 300 posts today, and there were 74 "jokes" by 15 different posters. But since it looks like I'm near the top of your list, I felt I would take the lead in responding.
While I commend you on a very articulate post, and certainly you are entitled to your opinion, it really isn't much different than a post that starts "I love the Villages, but...." and then goes on to slam "the developers", or the sales team, or GG for defending them.
You seem to feel that a "good" joke can be lost among the not so good jokes. Ask a golf professional about their round. They will tell you if he hit one, just one shot exactly the way he wanted to, it was an accomplishment. I view humor the same way, sometimes you have to take the good along with the bad. It's like saying you love art, especially Rembrandt, and therefore Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso should have confined themselves to 2 or 3 paintings each, to meet the Rembrandt standard.
TOTV is a great site. The information is invaluable. But I also find the off topic posts and "attempts" at humor very entertaining as well. Plus I love that little rofl emoticon.
So to be true to form, I leave you with the following thought-------
Polar Bear, chill out :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:


Here another opinion:a20:

IMO Most leisure golfer's can't break hundred. Golf game of repetition, and don't take athelite to be scratch golfer. Golf compare to billiards, darts, crochet , and archery to name few were practice, stroke, repeatability, and muscle memory over ride athletic ability like in endurance sport. Golf is one of the few sports you can play in your Sunday best with only shoe change.

For the 15% or so of scratch golfer or below should appreciate the novice golfing wannabes being they are keeping most golf courses afloat. So the next time you see non-golfing swing or weed wacker thank him or her for giving you nice course to play on.

Want humor now you got it. :gc:

[LI SNOWBIRD]

Does this mean I get a break from being censored and censured?

:popcorn:

very clever

[looneycat]

I don't feel that bad. That does come across as pretty neurotic. I'll tell you a funny story.

The first time we rented down here the guy across the street saw my tags. He was also from NJ. I am of a certain age that remembers from years ago, that not everyone form the south appreciates our NJ sense of humor. For example, my favorite book freshman year was "I'm OK, You're an A..hole". That's plays out pretty funny back home. And when people tell me I have an accent and ask where I came from, I say "France" in my best NJ twang.

Anyway I asked the neighbor how he was received down here and did he have to make any adjustments. He said the only problem he found was his language. He soon realized no one curses down here. I asked "How the f... did you stop?" and he said it was very hard and took awhile. But I stopped too unless I get in a foursome of Jersey people and it's like we're all truck drivers again. Not everyone will see the humor in this funny story.

So yea, humor is a little more risky down here if you come from New Jersey.

I am also from NJ although originally from da bronx and find it to be a problem at times. at my last job interview I was asked what I thought my worst attribute is, in response I said I'm too truthful...the interviewer said that most people wouldn't consider that bad, my response I don't give a damn what most people think'.

[tomwed]

61 Comedians Recall Their Favorite, First Jokes -- Vulture (http://www.vulture.com/2015/04/61-comedians-recall-their-favorite-first-jokes.html#)

Some comedians share their memories of the first jokes they heard.

Some more jokes. BEST. SHORT JOKES. EVER. Vol. 3 (http://www.danoah.com/2013/04/best-short-jokes-ever-vol-3.html)

thank-you Tal [i didn't read it all yet]----my favorite first joke will make a great thread---i'll start it later if you don't----in the mean time i will be trying to remember the first joke i ever heard
[it might be why did the chicken cross the road, or why did the guy throw the clock out the window--or something inside a bazooka rapper [the gum not the gun owner]

[golfing eagles]

Here another opinion:a20:

IMO Most leisure golfer's can't break hundred. Golf game of repetition, and don't take athelite to be scratch golfer. Golf compare to billiards, darts, crochet , and archery to name few were practice, stroke, repeatability, and muscle memory over ride athletic ability like in endurance sport. Golf is one of the few sports you can play in your Sunday best with only shoe change.

For the 15% or so of scratch golfer or below should appreciate the novice golfing wannabes being they are keeping most golf courses afloat. So the next time you see non-golfing swing or weed wacker thank him or her for giving you nice course to play on.

Want humor now you got it. :gc:

I guess this was too subtle for some after all. Try reading the post that this was a response to, and perhaps you will appreciate the sarcasm employed to make a point

[golfing eagles]

IMO, the following from th OP was an adult mediating for social grace. I find it harmful when humor is used about someone badly injured, or has lost a pet, for example.

"Possibly even more important because it has the potential to irritate and/or offend people...the "jokes" are at a time when they are simply not appropriate, either posted inappropriately in a serious thread, or at a time within any thread that is simply inappropriate in the context posted. Don't get me wrong. I think humor is great therapy, and can be used in the most serious of situations. But even then, some sense of timing and appropriateness is essential. "

An adult mediating for social grace, or a censor cramming his definition of humor down everyone else's throat?--beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
And does that make all the people who post "jokes" on TOTV a child? Let's not go there, because I've spent a lifetime being the adult to the adults
So which is more offensive----posting I hope Lamar had a smile on his face after spending 75K on booze, drugs and hookers---or the 30 or 35 who posted that he got what he deserved?

[golfing eagles]

Not just some one. I'm getting the vibe it might be many. And I'm a little insecure. That's the risk. The funniest people I know also had nuns.

Why the insecurity? Of course there will be many, it's an open forum with plenty of diverse opinion. My opinion is that you are pretty funny, others will disagree. I'd advise you to employ the SWSWSWN rule from salespeople-----
Do people find you funny?--Some Will, Some Won't, So What, Next.

[Topspinmo]

I guess this was too subtle for some after all. Try reading the post that this was a response to, and perhaps you will appreciate the sarcasm employed to make a point


Yep I got the subtitle hint of sarcasm how swing is superior to us golfers that shouldn't be on the courses with such Eagles. Can you appreciate the sarcasm now:shrug:

[tedquick]

I don't feel that bad. That does come across as pretty neurotic. I'll tell you a funny story.

The first time we rented down here the guy across the street saw my tags. He was also from NJ. I am of a certain age that remembers from years ago, that not everyone form the south appreciates our NJ sense of humor. For example, my favorite book freshman year was "I'm OK, You're an A..hole". That's plays out pretty funny back home. And when people tell me I have an accent and ask where I came from, I say "France" in my best NJ twang.

Anyway I asked the neighbor how he was received down here and did he have to make any adjustments. He said the only problem he found was his language. He soon realized no one curses down here. I asked "How the f... did you stop?" and he said it was very hard and took awhile. But I stopped too unless I get in a foursome of Jersey people and it's like we're all truck drivers again. Not everyone will see the humor in this funny story.

So yea, humor is a little more risky down here if you come from New Jersey.

Now *that* is an incredibly funny story. And also appropriate. While I have always enjoyed your on-line humor that is at the top of my list. Thanks for the can't-stop-laughing moment. Sorry, moments!!! :)

Oh, and BTW, "I'm OK, You're OK" is a fabulous book.

[golfing eagles]

Yep I got the subtitle hint of sarcasm how swing is superior to us golfers that shouldn't be on the courses with such Eagles. Can you appreciate the sarcasm now:shrug:

No not really. I guess I'll explain it. The prior poster was criticizing those who employ humor, or rather what he referred to as lame humor in their posts, according to his definition of acceptable humor after starting with the statement he loves humor.
I copied his post and substitute golf terms for comedy terms to show the fault (my opinion) in stating how you love something, then applying your own definition, and criticizing anyone who does not apply your definition
Hence the golf ANALOGY. This was never a post critical of golfers of any skill level. I suck, and anticipate sucking even worse when I can play again
BTW, the eagles part in my screen name comes from a friend who suggested my game would be better if a bird swooped down, picked up my ball and dropped it in the hole. Please be careful when you assume.

[dewilson58]

No not really. I guess I'll explain it. The prior poster was criticizing those who employ humor, or rather what he referred to as lame humor in their posts, according to his definition of acceptable humor after starting with the statement he loves humor.
I copied his post and substitute golf terms for comedy terms to show the fault (my opinion) in stating how you love something, then applying your own definition, and criticizing anyone who does not apply your definition
Hence the golf ANALOGY. This was never a post critical of golfers of any skill level. I suck, and anticipate sucking even worse when I can play again
BTW, the eagles part in my screen name comes from a friend who suggested my game would be better if a bird swooped down, picked up my ball and dropped it in the hole. Please be careful when you assume.


I got it. I enjoyed it. I think it was humor. Some don't understand. :pepper2:

[golfing eagles]

I got it. I enjoyed it. I think it was humor. Some don't understand. :pepper2:

And some never will. But that's part of the fun of TOTV, the give and take, the variety of opinion. I don't think many of us would enjoy a deadly serious site with dictates of what can and cannot be posted (with the exceptions of personal attacks, threats and the like). It reminds me too much of thought police and Big Brother.
Personally, I'd rather see 100 attempts at "failed" humor and "lame" jokes than one of the "nastygrams" that also seem to be increasing in number

[tomwed]

Do you want a "Holy Cow!, did you hear what he said!" moment. Just visit the political side.

[Patty55]

does this mean i get a break from being censored and censured?

:popcorn:

nope

[Taltarzac725]

No not really. I guess I'll explain it. The prior poster was criticizing those who employ humor, or rather what he referred to as lame humor in their posts, according to his definition of acceptable humor after starting with the statement he loves humor.
I copied his post and substitute golf terms for comedy terms to show the fault (my opinion) in stating how you love something, then applying your own definition, and criticizing anyone who does not apply your definition
Hence the golf ANALOGY. This was never a post critical of golfers of any skill level. I suck, and anticipate sucking even worse when I can play again
BTW, the eagles part in my screen name comes from a friend who suggested my game would be better if a bird swooped down, picked up my ball and dropped it in the hole. Please be careful when you assume.

That's funny about the eagles playing golf. :gc: I would probably have a very good number if I played golf, for bowling though. Maybe a 297 on an 18 hole golf course. If that is even possible on a Villages' area golf course as others would have to wait as I golfed which would never happen in a real world unless I golfed at night. Then a coyote would probably take off with my balls, so to speak.

[golfing eagles]

That's funny about the eagles playing golf. :gc: I would probably have a very good number if I played golf, for bowling though. Maybe a 297 on an 18 hole golf course. If that is even possible on a Villages' area golf course as others would have to wait as I golfed which would never happen in a real world unless I golfed at night. Then a coyote would probably take off with my balls, so to speak.

For all we know, they may be a coyote delicacy. After all, some people carry extra balls at night to throw at coyotes:1rotfl:
(was that funny enough or just "lame")

[outlaw]

That's funny about the eagles playing golf. :gc: I would probably have a very good number if I played golf, for bowling though. Maybe a 297 on an 18 hole golf course. If that is even possible on a Villages' area golf course as others would have to wait as I golfed which would never happen in a real world unless I golfed at night. Then a coyote would probably take off with my balls, so to speak.
Now that sounds painful.

[dewilson58]

For all we know, they may be a coyote delicacy. After all, some people carry extra balls at night to throw at coyotes:1rotfl:
(was that funny enough or just "lame")

Could be a felony.

[golfing eagles]

Could be a felony.

I don't think so---I typed the joke at under 20 mph, and I wasn't on a public computer anyway:1rotfl:
(do you think if I use enough rotfl emoticons it will dispel the evil spirits?

[Bogie Shooter]

Agree with OP.
Couple of posters responded like they had their toes stepped on.

[golfing eagles]

Agree with OP.
Couple of posters responded like they had their toes stepped on.

And you don't think the post was directed at a dozen or so posters? Good thing most of us have steel toed workboots:1rotfl:
See-I just can't resist. It's a disease.

[graciegirl]

I would ten times rather have joking than whining or the outright lies that some people put out as honest facts and I also hate all of the the rumors and innuendos and ....and Looney cat, that there was a pun and a half, fella.


I am old but not yet dead.

P.S. One more Poop thread that is a thinly veiled I hate dog thread and I will barf on someone's Sunday shoes.

[golfing eagles]

I would ten times rather have joking than whining or the outright lies that some people put out as honest facts and I also hate all of the the rumors and innuendos and ....and Looney cat, that there was a pun and a half, fella.


I am old but not yet dead.

P.S. One more Poop thread that is a thinly veiled I hate dog thread and I will barf on someone's Sunday shoes.

But please don't barf on my steel tipped boots---I need my toes to play lousy golf:1rotfl:

[dbussone]

Do you want a "Holy Cow!, did you hear what he said!" moment. Just visit the political side.


Tom - please stay away from the dark side. You may never come back.

[Barefoot]

Couple of posters responded like they had their toes stepped on. My English teacher in high school used to say "A guilty conscience needs no accuser". :a20:
I'm adding a ROFLMAO since the Eagle likes them.

[golfing eagles]

My English teacher in high school used to say "A guilty conscience needs no accuser". :a20:
I'm adding a ROFLMAO since the Eagle likes them.

My English teacher always said "Never assume, it makes an a** out of u and me". :1rotfl:( I do like them)

[Taltarzac725]

For all we know, they may be a coyote delicacy. After all, some people carry extra balls at night to throw at coyotes:1rotfl:
(was that funny enough or just "lame")

Those are golf balls. Easier to put in the pockets than the wasp spray carried by other Lynnhaven neighbors.

[dbussone]

Those are golf balls. Easier to put in the pockets than the wasp spray carried by other Lynnhaven neighbors.


So Tal, are there now wasps breaking into Lynnhaven lanais and trying to carry off pets?

[golfing eagles]

So Tal, are there now wasps breaking into Lynnhaven lanais and trying to carry off pets?

Uh-oh---dangerously close to humor

[Barefoot]

So Tal, are there now wasps breaking into Lynnhaven lanais and trying to carry off pets? That's definitely humor. :evil6:

[Taltarzac725]

So Tal, are there now wasps breaking into Lynnhaven lanais and trying to carry off pets?

The radioactive type!!!! No Godzillas yet.

[Barefoot]

So Tal, are there now wasps breaking into Lynnhaven lanais and trying to carry off pets?

I always like it when a poster melds threads together. :posting:

[dbussone]

I always like it when a poster melds threads together. :posting:


I think I get double green stamps for that. :)

[tomwed]

My English teacher always said "Never assume, it makes an a** out of u and me". :1rotfl:( I do like them)My English teacher use to always say, "Tom, if you don't shut up I'm calling your parents." Mrs' Crumshoe always had a way with words.

[Barefoot]

My English teacher use to always say, "Tom, if you don't shut up I'm calling your parents." :a20: