Things you really shouldn't laugh at (but do)

[teamsaint]

My local paper has the following heading to a story:

Inmates at city Jail getting older

Well, you can see what they really mean....

I love “ Oldest person in world dies” headlines….shock horror !!!!!

[LHC]

I’m reminded of Mel Brooks’ explanation of the difference between comedy and tragedy.

“Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die.”

I must admit I didn’t find the original story funny at all. My main reaction was to wonder how the bar staff and stewards at the Millennium Stadium a) allowed someone to get so drunk that they couldn’t speak and was unaware that they had vomited over themselves and other people, and b) allowed them to return to their seat in that state. If a pub routinely continued to serve people in that state with alcohol they would find it difficult to hold on to their license.

After that, I was pleased to see how many other members of the crowd tried to help out after the incident, including the person who offered to give up his shirt for the child.

[french frank]

I’m reminded of Mel Brooks’ explanation of the difference between comedy and tragedy.

“Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die.”

I laughed at that too. But probably shouldn't.

[kernelbogey]

From TTN schedule today:

05:37 AM
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
6 Orchestral songs (Nos 1-5 only)