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From: okunewck@gondor.UUCP (Philip E. OKunewick)
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Subject: Re: Re: Offensive humor
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Date: Fri, 7-Feb-86 12:55:23 EST
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In article <2453@reed.UUCP> clyde@reed.UUCP (Clyde Bryja) writes:

>...
>It seems to be very hard not to make a joke that offends some people.
>I suspect that only those that are very distanced from human events/
>experience are able to fit the bill.  With that theory in mind, I throw
>the following example to the wind.  Can anyone find a reason why this
>simple joke would offend anyone?
>
>       Q:  What did one rock say to the other rock?
>       A:  Nothing.  Rocks can't speak.

Now, this could have three implications.  It could refer to the
Hudson variety, in which case you are probably a sick puppy.  (Don't
worry, I've told R.H. jokes myself - I, too, am a sick puppy.)
Matter of fact, going back to the logic used in the 'change for a ten
in the men's room stall' flames, it probably IS a R.H. joke told by a
Hare Krishna to discredit the actors' guild.

It could also be taken badly by a serious palentologist or geologist, who
learns about the past by 'Listening' to rocks.  (Rocks have many tales to
tell, you just have to know how to ask the questions.)  It may be inferred
that the originator of this joke has a poor view of geology and is probably
a creationist.

It also could refer to the intelligence level (or lack thereof) of the
listener.  By believing, even for a moment, that rocks COULD speak, it
implies that the listener may not have both oars in the water.  (No offense
to sailors intended there.)

I'm sorry, Clyde.  Your attitude is prejudiced and inacceptable.  Your sense
of humor leaves a LOT to be desired.  (Like a sense of humor, for starters.)


Okay - ya want an inoffensive joke?  You got it!

F: Haqt siw duyun legs, fuoes, lin woued't qo tp hws it ctyrah?
A: E ulsjesfwt wohh a uocuel.

                                                        ---Duck
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These views are not yours, and probably do not reflect mine either.
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Hey, you think I don't have a sense of humor?
YOU'RE the one who took this flame seriously!