Having a Sense of Humor
CaptainGordo
Posts: 4,437 Member
I loath long treatises on the boards, but please indulge me...
Having a sense of humor is crucial if you want to make it through a weight loss journey with your sanity intact. Without a sense of humor, one can fall into a deep pit of despair and bitterness. Misery loves company, and miserable people tend to attempt pulling those around them into their despair -- sometimes consciously, sometimes not.
For your own well being, and that of everyone else, bring your sense of humor with you along the journey -- including here on the message boards.
The grand majority of people are inherently good, and do not want to hurt anyone else. Many people use humor to break the ice, communicate information in a fun way, and cope with topics that are often anything but fun to deal with. When reading comments, try reading each one with the assumption that the person writing it, did so with the best of intentions. Doing otherwise only leads to misunderstandings and unnecessary contention.
Following is an example of assuming the worst, rather than recognizing some humor. Please keep in mind, this is not a statement of support for a particular political candidate, nor am I interested in a political discussion here. In Ypsilanti, MI recently, Herman Cain was asked a question by a reporter.
When on the message boards, take a deep breath, remove any chips on your shoulder, put a smile on your face, and give people the benefit of a doubt. Yes, there are cases of genuine nastiness and name-calling. Those are few and far between, and should be reported. Please keep in mind, though, that many users enjoy using humor as a way to make other users laugh, and to brighten what can otherwise be a rough and unpleasant journey. It's up to you -- live life as a victim, or live life with your chin up and a smile on your face.
"Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about it." -- Oscar Wilde ("Lady Windermere's Fan" - 1892)
Having a sense of humor is crucial if you want to make it through a weight loss journey with your sanity intact. Without a sense of humor, one can fall into a deep pit of despair and bitterness. Misery loves company, and miserable people tend to attempt pulling those around them into their despair -- sometimes consciously, sometimes not.
For your own well being, and that of everyone else, bring your sense of humor with you along the journey -- including here on the message boards.
The grand majority of people are inherently good, and do not want to hurt anyone else. Many people use humor to break the ice, communicate information in a fun way, and cope with topics that are often anything but fun to deal with. When reading comments, try reading each one with the assumption that the person writing it, did so with the best of intentions. Doing otherwise only leads to misunderstandings and unnecessary contention.
Following is an example of assuming the worst, rather than recognizing some humor. Please keep in mind, this is not a statement of support for a particular political candidate, nor am I interested in a political discussion here. In Ypsilanti, MI recently, Herman Cain was asked a question by a reporter.
The reporter assumed the worst, missing the humor. Fail.“How do you beat Obama?’’ he said. “Beat him with a Cain.’’
When asked why he used that term, which could be interpreted as racially insensitive, he said, “Cain. Herman Cain. C-A-I-N. Do I have to connect all the dots for you?’’
(http://hotair.com/archives/2011/11/10/reporter-fails-to-get-beat-obama-with-a-cain-reference/)
When on the message boards, take a deep breath, remove any chips on your shoulder, put a smile on your face, and give people the benefit of a doubt. Yes, there are cases of genuine nastiness and name-calling. Those are few and far between, and should be reported. Please keep in mind, though, that many users enjoy using humor as a way to make other users laugh, and to brighten what can otherwise be a rough and unpleasant journey. It's up to you -- live life as a victim, or live life with your chin up and a smile on your face.
"Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about it." -- Oscar Wilde ("Lady Windermere's Fan" - 1892)
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Very well said.0
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oooooo HTML makes points.0
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Thank you!! That is exactly how I feel about all the negativity I've been seeing on the message boards.0
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I'm highly offended by your comment.oooooo HTML makes points.
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Ends up the tags are working again, after a long lapse where they weren't. Had to take advantage. Be grateful they don't have a flash tag.0 -
Ditto. Also diggin' the profile pic..... one of our favorites.
Lois: "I love you, Peter."
Peter: "I've grown quite fond of you, too, Lois."
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REPORTED
for being devilishly good looking
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Hooray for "Family Guy" fans! I dig the rally squirrel pic!Ditto. Also diggin' the profile pic..... one of our favorites.
Lois: "I love you, Peter."
Peter: "I've grown quite fond of you, too, Lois."0 -
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WHAT?!REPORTED
for being devilishly good looking
Oh wait... Thanks, Coach!0 -
LOVE IT!!!0
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I find this topic and all the posters here to be extremely offensive! I'm reporting you all!
KIDDING!!!!!!!!
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:drinker: You are the best!! Simply the best.
If being a funny smart *kitten* is a crime, then lock me up.0 -
Having a sense of humor is crucial if you want to make it through a weight loss journey with your sanity intact. Without a sense of humor, one can fall into a deep pit of despair and bitterness. Misery loves company, and miserable people tend to attempt pulling those around them into their despair -- sometimes consciously, sometimes not.
For your own well being, and that of everyone else, bring your sense of humor with you along the journey -- including here on the message boards.
The grand majority of people are inherently good, and do not want to hurt anyone else. Many people use humor to break the ice, communicate information in a fun way, and cope with topics that are often anything but fun to deal with. When reading comments, try reading each one with the assumption that the person writing it, did so with the best of intentions. Doing otherwise only leads to misunderstandings and unnecessary contention.
Following is an example of an example of assuming the worst, rather than recognizing some humor. Please keep in mind, this is not a statement of support for a particular political candidate, nor am I interested in a political discussion here. In Ypsilanti, MI recently, Herman Cain was asked a question by a reporter.
The reporter assumed the worst, missing the humor. Fail.“How do you beat Obama?’’ he said. “Beat him with a Cain.’’
When asked why he used that term, which could be interpreted as racially insensitive, he said, “Cain. Herman Cain. C-A-I-N. Do I have to connect all the dots for you?’’
(http://hotair.com/archives/2011/11/10/reporter-fails-to-get-beat-obama-with-a-cain-reference/)
When on the message boards, take a deep breath, remove any chips on your shoulder, put a smile on your face, and give people the benefit of a doubt. Yes, there are cases of genuine nastiness and name-calling. Those are few and far between, and should be reported. Please keep in mind, though, that many users enjoy using humor as a way to make other users laugh, and to brighten what can otherwise be a rough and unpleasant journey.
"Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about it." -- Oscar Wilde ("Lady Windermere's Fan" - 1892)
:laugh: :laugh: I love that. What a great sense of humor. I agree with you, people need to lighten up. Don't get so bogged down with political correctness that you don't recognize a joke when you hear one.0 -
Great post! Thank you.
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:drinker::laugh: :laugh: I love that. What a great sense of humor. I agree with you, people need to lighten up. Don't get so bogged down with political correctness that you don't recognize a joke when you hear one.0 -
Anyone spelling humor as "humour" will be reported, by the way.0
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My signature, which mysteriously disappeared :laugh: use to say
"everyone without a sense of humor is at the mercy of the rest of us"0 -
Thank you. :drinker:0
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Anyone spelling humor as "humour" will be reported, by the way.
:laugh: I had to go back and check my spelling to make sure I spelled it correctly, Wouldn't want to get reported. :bigsmile:0 -
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Humour......report it!!0
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I got the humor thing down...but being dumped? That makes me wanna report!!! :sad:0
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If being a funny smart *kitten* is a crime, then lock me up.
Love it! :drinker:0 -
Thanks for helping everyone remember the importance of a good sense of humour, EEG. I loves ya.0
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You say that with the Stars & Stripes in your pic?!Humour......report it!!0 -
You are a very smart guy.0
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That's anti-American, you know...Thanks for helping everyone remember the importance of a good sense of humour, EEG. I loves ya.0 -
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A sense of humor, is a splendid thing!0
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