Just for fun - sometimes we need a little humor

[Moonshadow]

Scatter, you are going to force me onto my soapbox! My kids and I argue endlessly about today's "celebrities". Back in the day, you had to actually *do* something to be considered a celebrity. You had to have some kind of talent, whether it be in acting, sports, music, art, whatever. Nowadays you have to just be drunk and offensive, get on teevee and *bam*, you're a celebrity!! The fact that someone like Snookie, granted I know little about her, except that she is on an MTV reality show and is usually a foul mouthed, drunken buffoon, and somehow she's entitled to get 30 grand for giving a speech!! What the hell could someone like her have to say that's worth 30 grand? What insights could she give us to better society, besides "Don't be like me"?

You are right, society is in it's death throes, and if this is a glimpse into the future, you can have it. Back in the day, Jimmy Stewart, Clark Gable and other "stars" had their asses in airplanes, dropping bombs on our enemies. Today, Jane Fonda and Sean Penn coddle up to the enemy!!! It really makes me sick! Why is Kim Kardasian a celebrity? Why is Paris Hilton a celebrity? Good Lord save us from ourselves!!!

Sorry, but Scatter made me do it....

Man, Mike, you pegged it! You have to wonder about a society that elevates skanks and morons to celebrity status. I'll take the dubious celebrities of my youth, like just about everyone on Match Game, over these losers!!

[Illoman]

I really appreciate the comments of the folks who replied to my rant. Nice to know there's some modicum of sane folks left!

[Fester]

I really appreciate the comments of the folks who replied to my rant. Nice to know there's some modicum of sane folks left!

However, you came dangerously close to getting political.

There were plenty of "celebrities" that were pretty much jerks "back in the day."  Lindbergh got a medal from the Nazis and tried to keep the US out of the war. John Wayne never served in the military and Ronald Reagan did--but never left Hollywood.  Granted, Jimmy Stewart and Clark Gable did fly combat in the USAAF.  General Stewart actively served his country until his retirement from the USAF in 1959.  But he never made a big deal of it.  Clark Gable only flew 5 combat missions.  He spent most of the war way behind the lines.  For my money, one of the greatest heroes "back in the day" was Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.  Check out his war record.:
http://www.history.navy.mil/bios/fairbanks_douge.htm

As regards Jane Fonda: The "Hanoi Jane" issue is almost 40 years old. She is 73, isn't it time to get over it? Sean Penn has made quite a few people uncomfortable by his questioning the actions and policies of his country.  Guess what? They are living in America, and have a perfect right to free speech.  Both actors have impressive resumes and they should be famous for their acting in films and on stage. You disagree with their politics?  Too bad.  I admire John Voight's movies.  He has some truly brilliant performances.  However, I dislike the man John Voight intensely for his extreme political stances.  He deserves recognition for his work--not his personality.

Now, if you were ranting only about how some Guidos and Bimbos from Jersey got famous, or why any of us should give a rats patoot about someone named Kardassian, I could agree.

[Illoman]

Dave, I fully understand that a lot of Hollywood's A-list from the classic era were as debauched as some of today's "celebrities". Bob Hope's infidelities, the folks you mentioned, etc. for example. I guess for me the difference is back then if one was going to act immoral they tried to hide it. Due to today's decline in general morality it's paraded in front of the camera, and applauded by the masses. *That* is the deeper issue the way I see it. No one is perfect, and we all screw up. But to put it out there as entertainment goes beyond the pale for me.

I was explaining to my daughter how years ago an unmarried pregnancy was a societal taboo. Some girls were sent away to be away from their neighbors as it was seen as shameful. Nowadays it's a show on MTV!!!

Thanks for commenting.

[Gillfan]

Not monster related, but still funny.

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[Fester]

Love the Grand Torino one!

I'd buy it!

[Illoman]

If you don't subscribe to the comic strip "Lio" you are missing one of the best monster-themed strips around. Today's is a PERFECT example of what I mean:



GO LIO!!!!!

[Scatter]

If you don't subscribe to the comic strip "Lio" you are missing one of the best monster-themed strips around. Today's is a PERFECT example of what I mean:



GO LIO!!!!!

That's just beautiful on a multitude of levels.

[Unknown Primate]

Nice!!

[Illoman]

I sent this to a ton of people because I think it's my favorite Lio strip so far. You would not believe how many times I had to explain it!!! People who don't know the strip think he was running away from Dracula. I said, no he *embraces* monsters! LOL!!!

[Unknown Primate]

People who "don't get it" aren't Monster Kids, I guess!  Lio did what I'd be tempted to do!  You GO, LIO!!

[Fester]

[Unknown Primate]

Ah Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!!!  I had an Uncle who would tell me the funniest jokes while standing 5 feet from a casket!

[Fester]

[Scatter]

Old Fart  Football

An old  married couple no sooner hit the pillows when the old man passes gas and says,  'Seven Points.'

His wife rolls over and says, 'What in the world was that?'
The old man replied, 'its fart football.'

A few minutes later his wife lets one go and says,'Touchdown, tie score...'

After about five minutes the old man lets another one go and says,
'Aha. I'm  ahead 14 to 7.'

Not to  be outdone the wife rips out another one and says,
'Touchdown, tie score.' 

Five seconds go by and she lets out a little squeaker and says, 
'Field goal, I lead 17 to 14.' Now the pressure is on the old man. 

He refuses to get beaten by a woman, so he strains real hard. 
Since defeat is totally unacceptable, he gives it everything he's got, and  accidentally craps in the bed.

The wife says, 'What the hell was  that?'

The old man says, 'Half time, switch sides!"