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fingers 04-11-2013 02:58 PM

R,I.P. old friend!
 
An Obituary printed in the London Times

Interesting and sadly rather true.


Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:

- Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
- Why the early bird gets the worm;
- Life isn't always fair;
- and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement. Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason.

He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing

:wavey:

arista 04-11-2013 03:00 PM

"Common Sense lived by simple"



must have been a Man

Niamh. 04-11-2013 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by arista (Post 6466918)
"Common Sense lived by simple"



must have been a Man

Because men are simple?

fingers 04-11-2013 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 6466924)
Because men are simple?

It's simply arista!

arista 04-11-2013 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 6466924)
Because men are simple?


No Men are Complex

Niamh. 04-11-2013 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arista (Post 6466944)
No Men are Complex

Too late Arista, I can only accept your first answer :idc:

Kazanne 04-11-2013 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 6466924)
Because men are simple?

:joker::joker:BOOM:hugesmile:

Me. I Am Salman 04-11-2013 04:08 PM

yas RIP RIHvember :'( rest in peace sweet pRIHnce

smeagol 04-11-2013 04:10 PM

i have a twin called common sense but he always leaves me after a few pints

fingers 04-11-2013 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by smeagol (Post 6467017)
i have a twin called common sense but he always leaves me after a few pints

I'm not at all surprised!


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