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All Things Considered => General Discussion--Non food Related => Topic started by: Canadian John on February 02, 2018, 04:17:15 PM

Title: Jest
Post by: Canadian John on February 02, 2018, 04:17:15 PM
Just saw this and couldn't stop laughing:

 "Busier than a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs" - makes me laugh typing it. :D
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: Brushpopper on February 02, 2018, 04:22:58 PM
I've always heard it

"Nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rockers"

Either way equals funny!!
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: TravlinMan on February 02, 2018, 04:40:37 PM
I've always heard it

"Nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rockers"

Either way equals funny!!

This is what I have also heard.  Still great either way... :clap:
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: Canadian John on February 02, 2018, 04:47:46 PM
I've always heard it

"Nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rockers"

Either way equals funny!!

This is what I have also heard.  Still great either way... :clap:
No offence to your cat..Short tail?
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: jdmessner on February 02, 2018, 05:41:26 PM
I love those adages. They paint a vivid picture and can get a point across in a direct and humorus way. It is interesting to think about the things that make us laugh.

Earlier today I read what was billed as the world's most "Universally funny joke". I'm not sure if it is or not. When I first read it I chuckled a little bit. When I read it to my wife, she just gave me  a look that said: Why did you just waste my time telling me that? So for better or worse here it is, you can judge for yourself!

“Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He’s not breathing and his eyes are glazed, so his friend calls 911. ‘I think my friend is dead! What should I do?’ The operator replies, ‘Calm down, sir. I can help. First make sure that he’s dead.’ There’s a silence, then a loud bang. Back on the phone, the guy says, ‘Ok, now what?’”
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: Canadian John on February 02, 2018, 05:53:15 PM

 Priceless !
 
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: TravlinMan on February 02, 2018, 06:59:37 PM
No offence to your cat..Short tail?

Swivel and Glider Rockers - No Problem for Cats - Tails currently at full length 8)
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: SmokinHandyman on February 04, 2018, 12:43:24 PM
No offence to your cat..Short tail?

Swivel and Glider Rockers - No Problem for Cats - Tails currently at full length 8)

We have a cat with about a 2" shorter tail from being closed in a door.
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: Craig in Indy on February 04, 2018, 01:18:16 PM
"Long tail cat, sittin' by the old rockin' chair/Now he don't realize that there's danger there..."

"Long Tail Cat," Loggins and Messina
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: hughver on February 04, 2018, 01:23:39 PM
"Universally funny joke".

I agree.
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: Darwin on February 04, 2018, 03:29:35 PM
Nervous is how I hear in the south.  Also works for a hooker in the front row of church.   :rotf:
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: Kristin Meredith on February 04, 2018, 05:36:23 PM
Diary of a Sad Cat -- couldn't find nervous!


https://youtu.be/PKffm2uI4dk
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: Brushpopper on February 05, 2018, 10:11:57 PM
Nervous is how I hear in the south.  Also works for a hooker in the front row of church.   :rotf:

My folks referred to them as "Soiled Doves".  Among other things I can't say on a family friendly site.   ???
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: wilpark on February 05, 2018, 10:20:38 PM
Just saw this and couldn't stop laughing:

 "Busier than a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs" - makes me laugh typing it. :D

Thats excellent!!!

Ive heard "Busier than a one legged man in an xxx kicking contest."
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: Canadian John on February 08, 2018, 09:33:12 AM

 As there is no "JEST" section, this post could be added to as we go. That way all things jest-full would be in one place..We have no jest or humour section.

 I find doing a search can sometimes be time consuming for certain information as the topic doesn't always coincide with the information in the posts. A proper topic is paramount when posting anything. We tend to go off topic, that adds to the problem.  My

reasoning is archival searching. In a year or two, it will be harder to find things as the data base grows..

 The down side, a person wouldn't be recognized as having generated a new topic. To some that may be a concern.

 Just my thoughts.
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: jdmessner on February 14, 2018, 08:57:24 PM
I was looking at a Facebook posting of a guy who said he just got a new Traeger $290 out the door for his camper. He wanted to know if he got a good deal. I told him the price was OK but it was too bad he had to throw in the camper. The grill would have worked well with it! I don't think he found the humor in it.

It's kind of like the guy who got a grill for his wife. He sure misses her, but he's eating quite well.
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: Canadian John on February 15, 2018, 09:36:23 AM
I was looking at a Facebook posting of a guy who said he just got a new Traeger $290 out the door for his camper. He wanted to know if he got a good deal. I told him the price was OK but it was too bad he had to throw in the camper. The grill would have worked well with it! I don't think he found the humor in it.

It's kind of like the guy who got a grill for his wife. He sure misses her, but he's eating quite well.
:D !
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: Canadian John on February 15, 2018, 09:43:39 AM

 A Texas farmer was visiting a small farm in Vermont..  After being showed the farm, the Texas farmer said it takes me a whole day to drive around my ranch.. The Vermont farmer replied; Yea, I used to have a truck like that.
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: GrillinGlen on February 15, 2018, 07:02:15 PM
What do you call a 2 legged cow,.......lean beef
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: Canadian John on February 17, 2018, 10:23:42 AM

 ! :D
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: Canadian John on March 27, 2018, 11:03:20 AM
 I just remembered this: While finishing up a trade show in a large fairground, far from anything else, I needed to get to the airport pronto.  I stopped two men in a golf cart on their way by to ask about transportation. I was advised a taxi was the way to go. This

was the days before cell phones, so I asked them to "please call me a taxi". They looked at each other, then at me and said," OK, you're a taxi". I just didn't know what to do. Seconds later they smiled and said consider it done, as well as directing me to 

the pick-up point. What a relief.
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: jdmessner on March 27, 2018, 12:05:24 PM
Since Easter is on April Fools Day this year I wonder if my kids would see the "Jest" if they found their foil wrapped chocolate eggs rewrapped over grapes? They are both in their 20s, but still expect an Easter basket each year.
Title: Re: Jest
Post by: glitchy on March 27, 2018, 12:53:51 PM
I just remembered this: While finishing up a trade show in a large fairground, far from anything else, I needed to get to the airport pronto.  I stopped two men in a golf cart on their way by to ask about transportation. I was advised a taxi was the way to go. This

was the days before cell phones, so I asked them to "please call me a taxi". They looked at each other, then at me and said," OK, you're a taxi". I just didn't know what to do. Seconds later they smiled and said consider it done, as well as directing me to 

the pick-up point. What a relief.

This one reminds me of the dad joke my dad used on me and now I use on my kids all the time:

Kids: "I'm hungry"
Dad: "Nice to meet you Hungry, I'm dad"