The Humour Club discussion

CartoonistAndre wrote: "OK, she said; "Dream-on. Now get your brob-ding-dang-donian bupkis off the computer and get those dishes done."

Well, the only big word that springs to mind is Schadenfreude. Not that I'm feeling much Schadenfreude, mind you. Just the commonplace feeling that comes from knowing that one is not the only married man in the world.

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Oscar night itself has become a sort of National Day of Schadenfreude. Los Angeles TimesFeb 16, 2015


Luckily the children were fine, which is what makes this case so prime for one of the favorite pastimes of modern parenting: Parental Schadenfreude. . Time Feb 2, 2015


The news that she had close relatives who were living in filth was an occasion of scandal and Schadenfreude. The New Yorker Dec 7, 2014


"Mancunians are specialists in Schadenfreude, never happier than when they are bringing people down a peg or two," said Holden. BBC Oct 30, 2014 ---Question: What is a Mancunian? Answer: A Mancunian is a person from Manchester, England. Perhaps Will can explain why.
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I should be able to nag as well as Cartoon's wife. My husband also needs to get his bupkis off the computer and do the dishes. And no, I don't need to get off the computer. I cooked the dinner. And did the laundry. And biked 50 miles, but so did he, so that doesn't count.

CartoonistAndre wrote: "OK, she said; "Dream-on. Now get your brob-ding-dang-donian bupkis off the computer and get those dishes done."

Nice use of brob-ding-dang-donian bupkis, by the way.

crucible stygian = Kettle Black

Since we are talking about the use of three-dollar words, has anyone else noticed that the word Zeitgeist has become part of the Zeitgeist recently? It seems that whenever I turn on TV or radio or read newspapers, magazines or blogs that some pundit or celebrity is talking about the Zeitgest, often in reference to some Kardashian's posterior.

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This country still yearning to escape its Nazi shadow is not known for its tolerance, and yet somehow, a bearded lady has seized the Zeitgeist. Newsweek December 27 2014


Robin Williams, World Cup, Ebola and Malaysia Airlines were the most searched terms worldwide this year, Google said today in its annual Zeitgeist report. New York Times Dec 15, 2014


Here is a terror organization perfectly suited to the Zeitgeist, skilled in the art of delusion and technological legerdemain. US News Nov 27, 2014
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Pseudonymous wrote: "Since we are talking about the use of three-dollar words, has anyone else noticed that the word Zeitgeist has become part of the Zeitgeist recently? It seems that whenever I turn on TV or radio or ..."

I'll bet we hear the word zeitgeist at least once during tonight's Oscar ceremonies. Probably witness a lot of conspicuous schadenfreude aimed at some trophy-less nominees walking home, legerdemain.

Rodney wrote: "crucible stygian = Kettle Black"

Aha! Good catch, Rodney. I missed that clever bit of synonimity. That Limerick Man sure comes up with some goodies!

And here, ladies and gentlemen, is the first promotional poster for the original production of "Fight Club."

Life before the invention of the stainless steel stripper pole.

The two men wrestled for the hand of the fair maiden.

Winner gets to wear a skirt...like all the other guys.

Right, Melki. I think those two would look pretty good in a skirt, though they aren't half bad with no clothes at all...

Oh, right, I was supposed to be writing a caption. Sorry, not ideas. I was distracted by the naked men.

Rebecca wrote: "Right, Melki. I think those two would look pretty good in a skirt, though they aren't half bad with no clothes at all...

Oh, right, I was supposed to be writing a caption. Sorry, not ideas. I was ..."

I'm hoping they turn to face the audience and take a bow.

Oliver Read and Alan Bates on the set of Women in Love.

Wadya mean, you've never heard of it ...?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzHNy...

Will wrote: "Wadya mean, you've never heard of it ...?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzHNy..."

Who could forget it?

Melki wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Right, Melki. I think those two would look pretty good in a skirt, though they aren't half bad with no clothes at all...

Oh, right, I was supposed to be writing a caption. Sorry, n..."

:D

On Mykonos, the newly married couple started with a torrid slow dance.

Ignore this lame crowd. One day we'll do this in a steel cage and millions will adore us around the world.

No! No! How could the Bachelor have chosen that ditzy . . .

Leonardo di Caprio applies to join Dexy's Midnight Runners.

Take two bottles into the shower with me? Now I just wash and go.

Johnny Depp reacts to the reviews of Mortdecai.

I can't believe it's not butter!

What can I write on the "Fine Art" blog. I can't think of anything!

Curses, who took my scrunchies?

Aron wrote: "Curses, who took my scrunchies?"

good one

"A grey hair!"

"Writer's block? You want writer's block? I'll tell you about writer's block!"

"Scrunchies" was a winner. Just to make sure though... Scrunchies are devices to hold your hair in place, yes? Yeah, I know, google it!

"So, now you think two knives look better? Maybe we try 3..."

"Hey, boys. You come here often?"

I don't care if you do know the DJ. You're not getting in dressed like that.

Sinbad had spent so long dressing up in his wife's clothes that he had forgotten to feed his dogs.

Skippy and Boomer knew the Master sometimes tucked bacon treats into his turban.

I keep telling you - "Arf!" is not the secret password!

Do you think they will mind if I wear this on casual Friday?

Unlike a lot of the art I post here, I really love this painting. The subject, the colors, the textures. I especially love the affectionately bemused look on the man's face as he gazes at his two companions. Then again, maybe he's planning to beat them to death with a stick and roast them on a spit. Could go either way . . .

An Arab and his Dogs - Jean Leon Gerome, 1875

It's the shoes that puzzle me. Everything else is suitable exotic and/or macho. Are the dogs Salukis?

But those shoes seem like something he pinched from his Mum.

Melki wrote: "Unlike a lot of the art I post here, I really love this painting. The subject, the colors, the textures. I especially love the affectionately bemused look on the man's face as he gazes at his two..."

Beautiful painting, Melki. The man's love of the dogs is so evident. It made it tough to think of a gag. His paintings are amazing. I had to google further and now I'll leave a good link with some large files showing great detail;

Jean Leon Gerome, 1875

The man and horse in the desert, and some others, illustrate his love of animals and the relationship between man and animal.

Thanks Melki!

"I SAID, stop laughing at my hat."

"Yes, my dear, I know the studio is a bit cold. If you could just pop your clothes off and lie on the flat cat, I'll mix some blue in with the pink."

Good one!

That little 'break' was longer than expected.

After seeing the man dangle a cat toy in front of the carpet, Edith couldn't help but question her judgement in hiring the new artist in town to paint her portrait.

Depressed and suicidal, Andrea the artist longs to splatter paint Mrs. Penrod's mourning duds.