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BlancheSplanchnik

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323. I missed that one. Ugh, god.

Tue Feb 18, 2014, 09:51 PM

Feb 2014

But I sure see all the "yay, a sexist lyric! It's funny!" crap…..

Music is full of violence against women. Rock and Blues, and Appalachian mountains/Old Time fiddle and banjo tunes often sing about killing women.

It's interesting historically, and good tunes should be loved; but it's also important to understand messages and how ideas that used to be accepted without question do change. Same way we examine and denounce media messages of unregulated capitalism, "safe" fracking or racism.

This is just an attempt to mock the problem of sexism.

If I had seen that watermelon one…..

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Nipped *that* in the bud, I hope [View all] MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 OP

Good instincts, Manny ... 1000words Feb 2014 #1

...begs the question of "why don't he?" it's not like anybody will be watching. Ed Suspicious Feb 2014 #113

There's the rub (so to speak): Paul is watching. 1000words Feb 2014 #116

That's a great story. I love the male sneaking off and the female shrugging her shoulders and Ed Suspicious Feb 2014 #117

LOL ... The good ones find inspiration from anything. 1000words Feb 2014 #120

Lol! neverforget Feb 2014 #2

you did the right thing. Schema Thing Feb 2014 #3

The year 6565 can't get here fast enough.. Fumesucker Feb 2014 #61

. lumberjack_jeff Feb 2014 #86

And we shall... MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #107

Love it!!! DeSwiss Feb 2014 #244

Woah Woah berni_mccoy Feb 2014 #204

That music was clearly photoshopped. n/t A HERETIC I AM Feb 2014 #4

Photoshopped beyond reality, even! nt oldhippie Feb 2014 #39

Oh my In_The_Wind Feb 2014 #5

waiting on the alert results... westerebus Feb 2014 #6

See post # 19 In_The_Wind Feb 2014 #23

thanks westerebus Feb 2014 #26

Polkas! Yes! SheilaT Feb 2014 #7

Polkas allways make me cry pscot Feb 2014 #24

Really? SheilaT Feb 2014 #105

Perhaps because that is where you learned that in Heaven there is no beer. Dollface Feb 2014 #239

WHAT?? SheilaT Feb 2014 #255

That's why we drink it here. Sad but true. Dollface Feb 2014 #295

You didn't know there is no beer in heaven? Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #308

Agreed. Best wake up music ever. sybylla Feb 2014 #233

That will *not* be appreciated in certain quarters friendly_iconoclast Feb 2014 #8

Was it vinyl? Earth_First Feb 2014 #9

LOL KentuckyWoman Feb 2014 #10

If left unchecked that can lead to Norwegian Wood and a Rubber Soul Electric Monk Feb 2014 #11

And holding hands Art_from_Ark Feb 2014 #36

And of course..invitations to "do it in the road" Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #42

And cvoogt Feb 2014 #60

You don't wanna know... Dr Hobbitstein Feb 2014 #248

"Why Don't We Do It In the Road" L0oniX Feb 2014 #66

"I'm gonna do it to you, gonna do it, Sweet banana, you've never been done ..." napkinz Feb 2014 #222

Yeah, and next thing you know... NealK Feb 2014 #78

The Beatles were gun nuts! "Happyness Is A Warm Gun" L0oniX Feb 2014 #80

Lol, yep, they sure were. NealK Feb 2014 #93

Electric Monk Diclotican Feb 2014 #193

A Beatles tune from the Rubber Soul album Dr Hobbitstein Feb 2014 #250

Dr Hobbitstein Diclotican Feb 2014 #282

Actually, I think it's about a prostitute. Dr Hobbitstein Feb 2014 #287

Dr Hobbitstein Diclotican Feb 2014 #289

No it was about an affair Lennon was having and hiding from his wife. edbermac Feb 2014 #330

You are apparently correct... Dr Hobbitstein Feb 2014 #352

willful ignorance- about as funny as making fun of african americans for not liking watermelon jokes bettyellen Feb 2014 #12

Bahahahaha!!! Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #18

you enjoyed him mocking African Americans? Many here did. bettyellen Feb 2014 #22

I missed that one ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #229

I was wondering how long ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #228

Apparently I imagined him making fun of "over sensitive" bettyellen Feb 2014 #231

No ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #234

But the cheering clueless knumbskulls lap up his schtick and beg for more. Number23 Feb 2014 #301

Actually ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #309

fwiw RainDog Feb 2014 #316

I beg to differ ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #320

I believe you got it right. But the very fact that there are those who WANT to be offended sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #349

so, you're saying this is political - i.e. about other political squabbles here? RainDog Feb 2014 #353

I missed that one. Ugh, god. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #323

You din't see it because MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #329

that's "didn't" BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #332

I don't think sexism is a laugh riot. MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #335

ok, then if you don't think so, why post a thread using a line from a 40-something year old song BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #337

Here's why MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #338

I edited and added a long PS to my previous post... BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #340

In my book if you're going to ridicule something you'd better know exactly what it is.... bettyellen Feb 2014 #343

There was a LOT of that going on. It was fucking shameful. redqueen Feb 2014 #344

what's the name of that thread? BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #354

the lighten up about watermelon "apology" contains the link to the original "swipe" bettyellen Feb 2014 #355

well. So apologetic. So concerned and humbled by maybe being construed as racist. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #358

I think they both show a total lack of respect for DUers.... to throw that goofy thread out and then bettyellen Feb 2014 #362

I am trying that link you posted but get Autumn Feb 2014 #359

the "p" in "http" is missing. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #363

sigh. TDale313 Feb 2014 #13

race and gender seem to be sticking points, that's for sure. bettyellen Feb 2014 #25

maybe he can mock food stamp recipients next--they have _no_ sense of humor!! zazen Feb 2014 #99

Agreed. bleh. nt laundry_queen Feb 2014 #118

... RainDog Feb 2014 #14

Uh... TheMathieu Feb 2014 #15

Big LOL TroglodyteScholar Feb 2014 #16

lol! HappyMe Feb 2014 #17

and the Jury voted 0-6 to LEAVE IT ... In_The_Wind Feb 2014 #19

Ouch. 1000words Feb 2014 #21

Amazing jury results. TheMathieu Feb 2014 #27

Well, nipped "that" in the bud, too... TreasonousBastard Feb 2014 #29

If only us older folks could have served on that jury. truedelphi Feb 2014 #32

I have known many a youngster that got hooked on Polka music. zeemike Feb 2014 #95

I agree, If people only what was in that barrel that was being rolled out notadmblnd Feb 2014 #130

What the fuck? HappyMe Feb 2014 #34

Some days are like that. In_The_Wind Feb 2014 #35

Fucking asylum. HappyMe Feb 2014 #38

Kinda like walking on eggshells. In_The_Wind Feb 2014 #46

Yeah it is. HappyMe Feb 2014 #57

Congratulations. In_The_Wind Feb 2014 #63

Good for you, and me neither. sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #98

that's the spirit Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #212

Juror #2 : Did Manny alert on him self again? progressoid Feb 2014 #52

LMFAO at that one ...indeed L0oniX Feb 2014 #69

No Button, No Cry Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #114

!!! opiate69 Feb 2014 #119

O-6 leave it. westerebus Feb 2014 #20

Some freeper troll alerted? Nope! It was a Manny hater! L0oniX Feb 2014 #73

Well jeez, that narrows it down. nt MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #75

Just figure that every post you make will be alerted on. L0oniX Feb 2014 #79

The Stark Fist of Removal always tails me in the shadows MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #103

Nice post, Stalin. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #121

This message was self-deleted by its author MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #133

Possibly a man e hater? westerebus Feb 2014 #89

Jeez. Iggo Feb 2014 #135

Jumping G hos a phat... westerebus Feb 2014 #275

Best Keep an Eye on him packman Feb 2014 #28

Polkas?!?! Are you trying to turn him into an acoholic? scarletwoman Feb 2014 #30

My grandfather the musician's all time favorite song...Beer Barrel Polka! VanillaRhapsody Feb 2014 #33

"It was my first wife that drove me to drink.... Never did thank her. " rhett o rick Feb 2014 #76

What is wrong with ME? MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #134

Never mind. Obviously, there are plenty of folks in this thread who are happy to enumerate scarletwoman Feb 2014 #319

"This is the kind of music that tells me to go out there and BE somebody!" edbermac Feb 2014 #31

Never stop posting, Manny LittleBlue Feb 2014 #37

Come on Manny, you should dig out the Andrews Sisters albums at least. TexasTowelie Feb 2014 #40

How about the Stones "Look at that Stupid Girl"? L0oniX Feb 2014 #92

For Boogie Woogie, I can trust him with Sleepy MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #101

Best to have him steer clear of Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #41

Don't forget the song that really elevated the patriarchy to new levels. TheMathieu Feb 2014 #51

Is this going for funny or pathetic? Lex Feb 2014 #43

Or maybe..... A HERETIC I AM Feb 2014 #44

That would be so progressive, wouldn't it? kcr Feb 2014 #45

+1 TDale313 Feb 2014 #49

You're kidding, right? A HERETIC I AM Feb 2014 #50

We should just lighten up about it, right? Not take it so seriously? Lex Feb 2014 #53

Here's my response; A HERETIC I AM Feb 2014 #56

ALERTING!!! Arg!!! Another self destructing gun nut. L0oniX Feb 2014 #77

..... A HERETIC I AM Feb 2014 #81

Perfect. nt Lex Feb 2014 #85

Lol! NealK Feb 2014 #88

Not in the least kcr Feb 2014 #55

Wow. A HERETIC I AM Feb 2014 #65

Nosey, eh? kcr Feb 2014 #71

Curious. A HERETIC I AM Feb 2014 #74

Well... cliffordu Feb 2014 #100

The Beatles were definitely 'Mockers' appal_jack Feb 2014 #112

That's awesome. MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #328

Undoubtedly, if we stay at this blogging thing long enough, there truedelphi Feb 2014 #67

Yuppers. A HERETIC I AM Feb 2014 #70

The OP seems to be in good fun. TheMathieu Feb 2014 #96

It is a pathetic attempt at being funny. Cheap shot. Manny gets a freebie - Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #214

Insulting peoples children? AgingAmerican Feb 2014 #218

... lol ... if the shoe fits ... or whatever. Doors ... or something ... Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #219

Shame AgingAmerican Feb 2014 #220

Gross. polly7 Feb 2014 #260

This... one_voice Feb 2014 #278

This message was self-deleted by its author Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #345

Our son is 14, lives on the ground floor, MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #327

Manny, darling ... satire cuts both ways. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #342

LOL !!! - I Knew Those Beatles Would Be The Downfall Of Western Civilization !!! WillyT Feb 2014 #47

I had a horse that liked to nip Oilwellian Feb 2014 #48

Awesome! MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #58

I used to belong to a death polka band Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #59

You're doing it right and your light is shining so brightly right now, etc. nt Bonobo Feb 2014 #54

Just because you think you're so pretty progressoid Feb 2014 #62

LMFAO ...damn sexist Beatles. No wonder the religious nuts burned their records. L0oniX Feb 2014 #64

happiness is a warm gun??????? madrchsod Feb 2014 #68

actually, Happiness is Warm Gun is from The White Album and She Came in Through Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #97

We saw Sir Paul at Fenway last summer MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #104

that does sound awesome. I've seen some greats like Bob Dylan, Van Morrison Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #122

about two minutes after i posted that i thought ..is that the right album? madrchsod Feb 2014 #111

It makes me just wanna do the hokeypokey. ananda Feb 2014 #72

Bwa-ha-ha. Blue_In_AK Feb 2014 #82

Yeah- chamber music! ColumbusLib Feb 2014 #83

Sorry? You were saying something? I guess I must have had "Under my Thumb" turned up too loud. n/t lumberjack_jeff Feb 2014 #84

Change has come ... 1000words Feb 2014 #90

This would be a more appropriate Jagger tune Fumesucker Feb 2014 #91

"Starfucker" trumps that. L0oniX Feb 2014 #94

pretty revolting lyrics if you ask me Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #207

Chamber music? Do you know what kind of pigs Classical composers were?! sir pball Feb 2014 #87

Well, Manny.....dammit, here goes.... cliffordu Feb 2014 #102

Better go dig out that Disney smut next.... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2014 #106

Good god Snow White. Xyzse Feb 2014 #177

Bob Boudelang sends support from his 3rd Floor compound, Manny - NBachers Feb 2014 #108

K&R Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #109

OK everyone - YOU MUST DO THIS! See below - colorado_ufo Feb 2014 #200

Haha! Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #206

That's a very wicked band. In one album they sing about beating women and keeping them away from... JVS Feb 2014 #110

I do not mind that they SANG about beating women CBGLuthier Feb 2014 #128

I agree with this. Xyzse Feb 2014 #179

So, Luthier, you don't believe people can change? Nitram Feb 2014 #201

"Run For Your Life" is pretty bad though ProudToBeBlueInRhody Feb 2014 #115

Parents just can't be overbearing enough these days. pacalo Feb 2014 #123

You know when Pretzel and Manny are on the same page, shit is fucked up. joshcryer Feb 2014 #124

ya. two MEN mocking feminism and women in general is so far out there. that would be the bonding seabeyond Feb 2014 #138

there was already a fairly well recieved mocking of African Americans and their hilarious bettyellen Feb 2014 #156

i hadnt heard of that. but that so many people that do not have an issue with that is disgustingly seabeyond Feb 2014 #160

Nice post, Hitler! msanthrope Feb 2014 #150

As a father, you are an example to us all. Enthusiast Feb 2014 #125

so, really this is just another call out thread with women. as so many in this thread whine about seabeyond Feb 2014 #126

^^^ this ^^^ Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #132

Well stated. Thanks. nt. NCTraveler Feb 2014 #136

It's really sad. Pitiful, even. MadrasT Feb 2014 #140

Is there a problem? MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #141

Post removed Post removed Feb 2014 #143

I posit that many Beatles songs are not fit listening MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #144

i do not give a flying fuck. i do care about mocking, insulting feminists and women on du. and a seabeyond Feb 2014 #145

I'm a little confused here. MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #146

Hell even I know that's bullshit. fleabiscuit Feb 2014 #148

it is complete bullshit- maybe next he'll mock asians, LGBTs or the homeless.... bettyellen Feb 2014 #153

gottit. anyone who disagrees with your hyperbolic ranting = racist TheSarcastinator Feb 2014 #163

I'm curious fleabiscuit Feb 2014 #170

"discussion tactic"? MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #171

Anyone can search for your mocking AAs here... bettyellen Feb 2014 #182

I didn't think so. MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #186

You deny mocking African Americans? Seriously? bettyellen Feb 2014 #188

Do you deny stomping puppies to death? MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #189

You apologized for it, but deny it still? Lol. bettyellen Feb 2014 #191

Call on me bettyellen JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #198

^^Rock On^^ Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #211

Yes- getting away with it, dog whistling racist and sexist shit bettyellen Feb 2014 #235

Hey JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #237

Lotsa innocent blinking going on here.... bettyellen Feb 2014 #243

Me either JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #245

Oh girl, you ain't seen nothing til you see the post with over 300 recs OPENLY pining for the Good Number23 Feb 2014 #299

Oh fuck no.... bettyellen Feb 2014 #307

Oh dear JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #314

You Better Believe It! Do you remember what finally did that troll in? A dedicated msanthrope Feb 2014 #351

Sounds like a plan, msanthrope! Number23 Feb 2014 #356

Meanwhile not adressing whether there's been any oversensitivity or not..... marble falls Feb 2014 #266

I stomped ALL the puppies! But then ....I'm not the kind of ass who blatantly does things and bettyellen Feb 2014 #364

So that's not the kind of ass you are, what kind of ass are you? marble falls Feb 2014 #365

the kind that drinks the last beer and forgets to buy more. bettyellen Feb 2014 #366

Well, I guess that's the kind of ass I am, too. Peace, sister. Manny is a bigger friend to ..... marble falls Feb 2014 #367

I can't believe someone alerted on this JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #202

The jury made the right decision on that post. Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #259

I posit that many people minimize and trivialize the abuse suffered by women and pretend that they'r LanternWaste Feb 2014 #223

Wow. fleabiscuit Feb 2014 #147

Someone will be taking a short break ... 1000words Feb 2014 #224

Isn't it a pity? OilemFirchen Feb 2014 #225

Yes it is a shame, actually. DLevine Feb 2014 #226

Post removed Post removed Feb 2014 #252

Ah...but it is your participation that makes it a 'successful' call out thread. I would pick msanthrope Feb 2014 #151

many here noted it was a callout before Sea did- this is up there with Manny's watermelon joke bettyellen Feb 2014 #152

I'll type this more slowly...it is seabeyond's participation that makes this thread a successful msanthrope Feb 2014 #159

So, who was he baiting while laughing at African Americans? bettyellen Feb 2014 #190

I didn't see the post you are referring to. Did you alert on it? msanthrope Feb 2014 #192

From what I have seen - you're awesome at dredging u bettyellen Feb 2014 #238

So you refuse to prove it? Well I did what you suggested and came up bupkis. marble falls Feb 2014 #269

There are links posted here for a while now... bettyellen Feb 2014 #277

Perhaps you can link to my "watermelon joke"? MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #169

yawl pretend witht he obvious. isnt that embarrassing, or do you see yourself as clever? or do you seabeyond Feb 2014 #158

You really missed the point, didn't you? Of course he's being obvious. msanthrope Feb 2014 #162

so, you figure i should just shut the fuck up. cause shutting the fuck up has always been so seabeyond Feb 2014 #167

I think you should decide what is beneath your notice and what needs to go to eleven. msanthrope Feb 2014 #173

there are plenty of threads i do not bother with. this one and a couple others, i bothered with. seabeyond Feb 2014 #178

You know, I'd keep my eye out for a particular type of thread.... msanthrope Feb 2014 #187

you ask for restraint TheSarcastinator Feb 2014 #165

Well, not everything needs to go to eleven....nt msanthrope Feb 2014 #168

I presume. the way you criticize, that you have always been the least opinionated, boston bean Feb 2014 #194

There you are! Manny's almost got a hat trick! nt msanthrope Feb 2014 #196

Well, I remember just such a short while, 2 days ago boston bean Feb 2014 #197

Still upset about that? nt msanthrope Feb 2014 #199

no, just point out a fact. thought it might be helpful for some reflection. nt boston bean Feb 2014 #203

You just can't resist the urge to educate us all, and keep kicking this thread, can you? nt msanthrope Feb 2014 #208

I guess, I post on DU. Just as you do. That is what I would say. boston bean Feb 2014 #210

Post removed Post removed Feb 2014 #176

Seabeyond kinda proved your point. marble falls Feb 2014 #270

And, how! 1000words Feb 2014 #311

Flagged for review again. pintobean Feb 2014 #321

Seems as though the community agrees with Manny more than they agree with the Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #161

not really. plenty of people equally agree with recommend at the wrongness. 152 rec at this point. seabeyond Feb 2014 #164

Either link to the "watermelon" post you allege or apologize MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #174

You pretend you don't remember it? And ask me bettyellen Feb 2014 #216

Nothing in that thread about watermelon, or laughing at African Americans MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #236

You were poking fun of African Americans' issue with watermelon humour bettyellen Feb 2014 #268

No. I explicitly did not acknowledge that. MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #272

Right, you obliquely admitted it in a round about apologetic way. bettyellen Feb 2014 #276

I "obliquely" admitted it? MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #281

Oh dear- you seem to think we need you to translate what you post? bettyellen Feb 2014 #284

Clearly, *you* need me to translate what I post. MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #285

Play coy to the extent you need to. bettyellen Feb 2014 #288

Absolutely, Manny. There's no reason to ever reconsider the mores of the 60's. Cause they were keen. Squinch Feb 2014 #127

Brings to mind a cntrygrl Feb 2014 #129

Good for you Manny Autumn Feb 2014 #131

You did the right thing...The Beatles are evil, as this expose proves deutsey Feb 2014 #137

Now that is an awesome piece of ephemera! RBStevens Feb 2014 #253

that mustard cuts warrprayer Feb 2014 #139

You've never heard the "Too Fat Polka?" hootinholler Feb 2014 #142

It was 1963 treestar Feb 2014 #149

I must admit, I never have known what they meant... malthaussen Feb 2014 #154

I think Monty Python tried to explain it.... msanthrope Feb 2014 #166

So that's what the teenagers are wearing nowadays! nt valerief Feb 2014 #155

Political correctness run amok ConservativeDemocrat Feb 2014 #157

What is this, piss on DU feminists week? WTF. DLevine Feb 2014 #172

Sure as hell feels like it from here... n/t DeadLetterOffice Feb 2014 #318

What's age of legal consent in England, Manny MrScorpio Feb 2014 #175

Legal consent? To dance? MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #181

It's ALWAYS about that MrScorpio Feb 2014 #185

Well, it's actually 16 muriel_volestrangler Feb 2014 #209

Woot woot! Android3.14 Feb 2014 #180

Here's a wholesome Muppets sing along instructional music video for teenage boys: Zorra Feb 2014 #183

Nah, give him this TomClash Feb 2014 #184

The last I looked music was big business. fleabiscuit Feb 2014 #195

Baa! H2O Man Feb 2014 #205

Rico suave AgingAmerican Feb 2014 #213

ROFL malaise Feb 2014 #215

OMG! "Day Tripper" and "Norwegian Wood" are about lesbians and prostitutes! napkinz Feb 2014 #217

Sorry, but "Lovely Rita, Meter Maid" is far worse... brooklynite Feb 2014 #221

You seem confused BainsBane Feb 2014 #227

There is plenty of confusion to go around AgingAmerican Feb 2014 #241

What confusion is that? BainsBane Feb 2014 #246

Social progress need not include AgingAmerican Feb 2014 #247

Who said anything about sexual repression? BainsBane Feb 2014 #249

I watched that video yesterday AgingAmerican Feb 2014 #251

The only ones who believes that BainsBane Feb 2014 #256

Objectification goes all ways AgingAmerican Feb 2014 #258

So you didn't watch the video BainsBane Feb 2014 #334

Sigh AgingAmerican Feb 2014 #336

It's not repression treestar Feb 2014 #292

She does things I dont want her to do all the time AgingAmerican Feb 2014 #296

This message was self-deleted by its author treestar Feb 2014 #293

that is good treestar Feb 2014 #290

you could do better Chaco Dundee Feb 2014 #230

So you gave your son "Beer Barrel Polka" LynneSin Feb 2014 #232

I shudder to think...... DeSwiss Feb 2014 #240

John had said Yoko helped open his eyes ... napkinz Feb 2014 #242

Not surprised JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #254

I think John had admitted he was an abusive husband and a terrible father (to Julian) napkinz Feb 2014 #257

I thought that JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #264

Fail. Why are you ridiculing women? No other point to this OP. cui bono Feb 2014 #261

Yet he denies it completely.... bettyellen Feb 2014 #273

Thus it is written, that him whot deniedeth it Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #357

Objectify! Waiting For Everyman Feb 2014 #262

You can do better than this, Manny. MineralMan Feb 2014 #263

He's coyly maintaining this is a genuine post about bettyellen Feb 2014 #291

Yabbut look at all tbe DUrecs. MineralMan Feb 2014 #300

Perhaps you should consider more deeply what the recs truly signify. Bonobo Feb 2014 #303

I consider everything carefully, thanks. MineralMan Feb 2014 #304

And modest as well! nt Bonobo Feb 2014 #305

Three words, manny, "dis-cip-line". Why wasn't he at his job working? ..... marble falls Feb 2014 #265

Is there some subtle hidden reason for posting the words of a 1963 song written in the UK ? dipsydoodle Feb 2014 #267

Your contention is that the song relates an experience that's unique to the UK? MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #274

Referred to our UK dance halls dipsydoodle Feb 2014 #283

We don't have dances in the US? MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #286

None of them had been to the US as individuals when they wrote that dipsydoodle Feb 2014 #302

Oh! I'm sorry, the OP was satire, perhaps too dry. MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #306

I preferred your satire about how its possible for African Americans to bettyellen Feb 2014 #312

LOL. MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #313

Bunch of creeps ... Kiev is burning and this is what you discuss OKNancy Feb 2014 #271

Yours is the best response in this thread MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #279

i have`t bothered to post this one cause it won`t get anywhere either madrchsod Feb 2014 #298

maybe you should post more on the issue. Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #322

Johann Strauss Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2014 #280

this is what led me to moral depravity... madrchsod Feb 2014 #297

LOL! nt onehandle Feb 2014 #310

This thread is a classic. Don't know which is funnier LittleBlue Feb 2014 #315

I recommend a little Lawrence Welk and a "lovely modern day spirtual" dflprincess Feb 2014 #317

"a lovely modern day spirtual" napkinz Feb 2014 #325

the lennon sisters were hot! madrchsod Feb 2014 #331

Wow, I'm totally convinced! yewberry Feb 2014 #324

You know, that's exactly what I said! MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #326

Tell you what yewberry Feb 2014 #339

Well said. nt redqueen Feb 2014 #346

Thanks Manny. Just got to watch DU go all Ouroboros. Again. GoneOffShore Feb 2014 #333

More than anything, DU amuses me. 1000words Feb 2014 #341

DU used to piss me off big time sometimes Fumesucker Feb 2014 #347

I lurked DU for years and years ... 1000words Feb 2014 #348

This is satire fail. blackspade Feb 2014 #350

You know, I like a lot of your posts, but this one is a swing and a miss... Just my opinion... nomorenomore08 Feb 2014 #360

They puritan outrage pollice Harmony Blue Feb 2014 #361