I’m actually okay with most rules. Yes, there are absurd rules and rules put in place most so petty tyrants can have their power trips. But in general, rules come into being because of a problem arising out of lack of the rule. For example, I love having No Smoking zones. Lets me breathe better. And breathing is kind of important to me.
After Obama’s tasteless, classless stunt of chewing gum while exiting his limo in China to greet their dignitaries, or his “latte salute” when stepping off of airforce one, I can see why the cartoon! Good one!
I’m beginning to thing the whole “best way to make people do something is to tell them they can’t” thing is nonsense. Case in point: for the last year, the Republican Party has been telling certain people (particularly women and racial minorities) not to vote, and passing laws to make this difficult. In theory, this should have led to above average turnout of these groups in November’s elections, and (since these groups typically favor Democrats) a Democratic congress. Notice this did not happen—turnout was near-record low, and the Republicans picked up both houses. Another trope bites the dust…
When I was about four, my mom told me not to stick my hand under the fridge. I can remember my wild longing, craving, compulsion, to put my hand under there. I did, and got caught in a mouse trap! Wouldn’t have done that in a million years, if she hadn’t told me not to.
One of the things that we do wrong by our kids is put bad ideas into their heads. If it’s not something they would have thought of on their own, we shouldn’t mention it.
Some things pretty much no children think of on their own: History, Math (other than very basic arithmetic), Science (all of them), and of course organized Religion (the kind that teaches specific stuff from old books). They don’t come up with all those things on their own, and that is the reason why those things are taught to them (i.e., “put into their heads”). Even very gifted children that “learn on their own” need books or other sources of information that are given to them by adults.
No, as an unpublished writer of short stories, I know that almost all writers draw on the universe they know to create their fiction.-I always thought Rowling’s name was Joanne or Jo, though….
Emjaycee: a tip- wooly yerba santa usually grows in the same location as poison oak, just crush some up and rub it on the rash and it will stop the itching, and the bllistering, quickly- old Indian trick! and it really works!!
wndrwrthg over 9 years ago
I know whenever I see a “void where prohibited” notice, I have the desire to do so.
Argythree over 9 years ago
Exactly!
Dtroutma over 9 years ago
Or your nose itching during an oil change?
hsawlrae over 9 years ago
“Do Not Get Rich”.
Can't Sleep over 9 years ago
Wiley’s in for it now!He’s supporting Gum Control!
AlnicoV over 9 years ago
The fastest way to get people to do anything.
Varnes over 9 years ago
Wait ’til he reaches the no sneezing sigh,,,,,,,,,,
sappha58 over 9 years ago
Dunno about your brain, but mine jumps to scuba-diving zebras.
Superfrog over 9 years ago
Chews your own ending to this story.
Argythree over 9 years ago
Mr. Gryffindor?
cdward over 9 years ago
I’m actually okay with most rules. Yes, there are absurd rules and rules put in place most so petty tyrants can have their power trips. But in general, rules come into being because of a problem arising out of lack of the rule. For example, I love having No Smoking zones. Lets me breathe better. And breathing is kind of important to me.
starcandles Premium Member over 9 years ago
After Obama’s tasteless, classless stunt of chewing gum while exiting his limo in China to greet their dignitaries, or his “latte salute” when stepping off of airforce one, I can see why the cartoon! Good one!
ladykat over 9 years ago
I can walk and chew gum, but I can’t chew gum and walk.
puddleglum1066 over 9 years ago
I’m beginning to thing the whole “best way to make people do something is to tell them they can’t” thing is nonsense. Case in point: for the last year, the Republican Party has been telling certain people (particularly women and racial minorities) not to vote, and passing laws to make this difficult. In theory, this should have led to above average turnout of these groups in November’s elections, and (since these groups typically favor Democrats) a Democratic congress. Notice this did not happen—turnout was near-record low, and the Republicans picked up both houses. Another trope bites the dust…
dabugger over 9 years ago
Well, just cannot have someone gumming the works up. Havta chew on dat. Now that’s the spearmint…..
SkyFisher over 9 years ago
I was going to bring uo Romans Ch. 7.For once, I’m glad someone beat me to it!Way to represent!
sarah413 Premium Member over 9 years ago
Especially true when it comes to the gum left on his bedpost overnight. BLECH!!
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member over 9 years ago
No, Bob, I don’t think I could let you help me whitewash this fence. Aunt Polly is mighty particular about this fence.
steverinoCT over 9 years ago
“On the other side, it didn’t say nothin’This land was made for you and me…”
Gokie5 over 9 years ago
When I was about four, my mom told me not to stick my hand under the fridge. I can remember my wild longing, craving, compulsion, to put my hand under there. I did, and got caught in a mouse trap! Wouldn’t have done that in a million years, if she hadn’t told me not to.
Strod over 9 years ago
Some things pretty much no children think of on their own: History, Math (other than very basic arithmetic), Science (all of them), and of course organized Religion (the kind that teaches specific stuff from old books). They don’t come up with all those things on their own, and that is the reason why those things are taught to them (i.e., “put into their heads”). Even very gifted children that “learn on their own” need books or other sources of information that are given to them by adults.
ladylagomorph76 over 9 years ago
I hate hearing people chomping on chewing gum. I guess I’ve gotten old.
dzw3030 over 9 years ago
:-)
Argy.Bargy2 over 9 years ago
No, as an unpublished writer of short stories, I know that almost all writers draw on the universe they know to create their fiction.-I always thought Rowling’s name was Joanne or Jo, though….
Argy.Bargy2 over 9 years ago
@Number Six-Not able to use the ‘reply’ function to respond to you.-Funny pic!-Don’t recall seeing you hereabouts…
wiatr over 9 years ago
Back about 25 years or so I had a deep desire to buy and read “The Satanic Verses” just because Khomeini didn’t want me to.
Dtroutma over 9 years ago
Emjaycee: a tip- wooly yerba santa usually grows in the same location as poison oak, just crush some up and rub it on the rash and it will stop the itching, and the bllistering, quickly- old Indian trick! and it really works!!
rphbeta over 9 years ago
Do not read this comment.
Argythree over 9 years ago
Another story we’ll never understand, I guess…