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Started by Slargos, March 23, 2011, 11:55:47 AM

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Slargos

March 23, 2011, 11:55:47 AM
When I read about the Japaneese mayor who was in an emergency meeting with his staff about the earthquake, and they were all swept away by the Tsunami, I laughed a most hearty laugh of the likes I've seldom done lately.

I mean, come on. Emergency meeting about quake. Get flushed by Tsunami.

It's pretty funny.

My colleague stared at me in disgust and did not find it amusing at all when I related the story to him. I am glad his wife was not in earshot.

The only way it could've been improved is if the meeting was about Tsunami prevention measures.

Is there something wrong with me, or is this actually a riot?

Caveat, there is nothing funny about the suffering of untold thousands. It's just the particular situation that amuses me. If I knew the man, I'm sure I would be sorry that he died.

I'd still laugh, but I'm sure I would be sorry.

Maximus

#1
March 23, 2011, 12:13:52 PM
It's not my field of expertise, but I'm of the opinion that humans developed humour to help them deal with tragic and uncomfortable situations.

Josquius

#2
March 23, 2011, 12:17:05 PM
The Japanese are apparently kings of laughing at uncomfortable times.
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garbon

#3
March 23, 2011, 01:45:26 PM
Not really sure how that is funny.
"I've never been quite sure what the point of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they're only men with the useful bits cut off."
I drank because I wanted to drown my sorrows, but now the damned things have learned to swim.

HVC

#4
March 23, 2011, 02:51:48 PM
i got a chuckle. like you not about the actual deaths, but about the circumstances.
Being lazy is bad; unless you still get what you want, then it's called "patience".
Hubris must be punished. Severely.

I Killed Kenny

#5
March 23, 2011, 03:33:50 PM
Good joke man...

dps

#6
March 23, 2011, 06:02:50 PM
Quote from: garbon on March 23, 2011, 01:45:26 PM
Not really sure how that is funny.

There is a certain irony there, though.  Alanis should take notes.

Martinus

#7
March 23, 2011, 07:11:03 PM
Quote from: dps on March 23, 2011, 06:02:50 PM
Quote from: garbon on March 23, 2011, 01:45:26 PM
Not really sure how that is funny.

There is a certain irony there, though.  Alanis should take notes.

It's like a free ride when you have already paid. :yes:

Incidentally, I commented at work that having the International Water Day (yesterday) and the Earth Day (on Saturday) this year is pretty tasteless and people found it funny. We make jokes and laugh at stuff like you, Slargos, at work all the time.

garbon is too much of a pussy.

garbon

#8
March 23, 2011, 07:24:30 PM
Yes, not finding something funny = pussy.
"I've never been quite sure what the point of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they're only men with the useful bits cut off."
I drank because I wanted to drown my sorrows, but now the damned things have learned to swim.

PDH

#9
March 23, 2011, 08:11:02 PM
So he messed up pussy with bitch :)
I have come to believe that the whole world is an enigma, a harmless enigma that is made terrible by our own mad attempt to interpret it as though it had an underlying truth.
-Umberto Eco

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garbon

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March 23, 2011, 08:12:30 PM
Quote from: PDH on March 23, 2011, 08:11:02 PM
So he messed up pussy with bitch :)

While I love compliments, does that even need to be stated at this point? :hmm:
"I've never been quite sure what the point of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they're only men with the useful bits cut off."
I drank because I wanted to drown my sorrows, but now the damned things have learned to swim.

Grey Fox

#11
March 23, 2011, 08:14:56 PM
It's not your sense of humour that is the problem. It's your lack of political correctness. Learn to laugh alone.
Colonel Caliga is Awesome.

PDH

#12
March 23, 2011, 08:16:00 PM
Quote from: garbon on March 23, 2011, 08:12:30 PM
Quote from: PDH on March 23, 2011, 08:11:02 PM
So he messed up pussy with bitch :)

While I love compliments, does that even need to be stated at this point? :hmm:
That was why the smilie, you needed a pick me up it seemed.
I have come to believe that the whole world is an enigma, a harmless enigma that is made terrible by our own mad attempt to interpret it as though it had an underlying truth.
-Umberto Eco

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"I'm pretty sure my level of depression has nothing to do with how much of a fucking asshole you are."

-CdM

CountDeMoney

#13
March 23, 2011, 10:00:23 PM
You're a Jew-hating wannabe Kraut.  And that's just not that funny.

Jacob

#14
March 23, 2011, 10:20:33 PM
Quote from: PDH on March 23, 2011, 08:11:02 PM
So he messed up pussy with bitch :)

You think Martinus has ever messed up pussy?
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