A pessimist would say, “Well, that proves we’re going to die. Might as well get it over with.” An optimist would say, “Look at that very clear warning. If we sneak out of here now, we have a chance to make it home alive.”
Most likely, this native tribe has beef with the neighboring tribe. Archeologists are an outside of context problem, so fall under the ‘hospitality to strangers’ rule.
They’re also fun to pass along ‘quaint native habits’ to for the amusement of the village.
I know, real anthropology ruins the joke. But it’s an old un, and there are new veins to mine in the field of native/explore humor.
We are at the Mayo Clinic GOL Transplant House. Our first visit was happy, happy, everyone’s going to get better! But each return trip we learn of friends we’d made who have died. It’s sobering. Now we decided to not expect too much, and be pleased if things work out.
Realists are saddled with a clear vision of reality. There is no evolutionary advantage to be shorn of the psychological cushions that evolution has given humanity. We are unlucky ducks being born outliers in that area.
Lajoyce Lewis or Joyce Lewis? Caution flags arise in the Lacy lines when skulls appear without Patrick Kennedy nearby to identify them on 31st and Sheridan Streets.
The thing about optimism is that you’re often disappointed. The thing about pessimism is that you’re often right, and if wrong, it’s a pleasant surprise.
eastern.woods.metal over 4 years ago
My guess is that the strangers will be invited to a banquet
Superfrog over 4 years ago
You called “heads” so you can go first.
wiatr over 4 years ago
I prefer cautious optimism and my caution would say, not there, not today.
Watcher over 4 years ago
If you can’t read the signs when they are right in front of you, you really are in trouble.
nosirrom over 4 years ago
Hey guys, they’re just giving you a heads up.
Sanspareil over 4 years ago
Stop SKULLking around in the bushes and go and meet your new “friends”
jessie d. Premium Member over 4 years ago
But optimists give food for thought.
cdward over 4 years ago
A pessimist would say, “Well, that proves we’re going to die. Might as well get it over with.” An optimist would say, “Look at that very clear warning. If we sneak out of here now, we have a chance to make it home alive.”
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
Better to be cautious, with the glass half empty….
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 4 years ago
A pessimist is never disappointed, we know we’re doomed. If something good, by chance, should happen we are truly amazed and delighted.
wirepunchr over 4 years ago
I’m optimistically pessimistic.
uniquename over 4 years ago
He got the dying part right. I recommend RSVPing “no” when they invite you to dinner.
Madzdad the bard over 4 years ago
That is why I am an optimistic pessimist, that way when things go right, I am pleasantly surprised.
DigitalJim over 4 years ago
A pessimist has no engine, an optimist has no brakes.
jgny Premium Member over 4 years ago
But… https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/09/01/755185560/optimists-for-the-win-finding-the-bright-side-might-help-you-live-longer
Radish the wordsmith over 4 years ago
Go to the head of the class.
TurbosDad over 4 years ago
“Is that you Yorick? And Horatio?”…
theincrediblebulk over 4 years ago
I think I have a bone to pick with you about your interpretation.
DanFlak over 4 years ago
How does that saying go? “An optimist believes we live in the best of all worlds. A pessimist fears this is true.”
SusieB over 4 years ago
I consider myself a realist.
zzeek over 4 years ago
Honey! Guess who showed up for dinner.
zzeek over 4 years ago
I’m optimistic that if anything can go wrong, it probably will.
Sensei Le Roof over 4 years ago
There’s optimism and there’s stupidity.
KEA over 4 years ago
That’s not an optimist, it’s a reality-denier
the lost wizard over 4 years ago
They’ll probably want to have you come over for lunch.
sandpiper over 4 years ago
Maybe it’s just an ad for an artifacts for sale shop down the road.
Alabama Al over 4 years ago
That’s not optimism – that’s simple cluelessness. Pessimists are just as subject to cluelessness.
The Brooklyn Accent over 4 years ago
If they’re looking for new jobs, they’re in luck—they’ve found some of the best headhunters in the business.
Say What? Premium Member over 4 years ago
“I’m optimistic about going in the other direction.”
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
Throughout history in cultures across the globe, a head on a pike means turn around now because we are scary. Only the stupid ignore that.
Bicycle Dude over 4 years ago
It actually says “To Serve Mankind.”
JohnHarry Premium Member over 4 years ago
A pessimist is just an optimist who sees things more clearly.
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 4 years ago
The optimist says “The glass is half full.”
The pessimist says “The glass is half empty.”
The engineer says “Looks like you’ve overdesigned your glass there.”
zwilnik64 over 4 years ago
Most likely, this native tribe has beef with the neighboring tribe. Archeologists are an outside of context problem, so fall under the ‘hospitality to strangers’ rule.
They’re also fun to pass along ‘quaint native habits’ to for the amusement of the village.
I know, real anthropology ruins the joke. But it’s an old un, and there are new veins to mine in the field of native/explore humor.
walstib Premium Member over 4 years ago
We are at the Mayo Clinic GOL Transplant House. Our first visit was happy, happy, everyone’s going to get better! But each return trip we learn of friends we’d made who have died. It’s sobering. Now we decided to not expect too much, and be pleased if things work out.
John Burt Premium Member over 4 years ago
Sorry but Optimists outlive pessimists. It has been tested.
whelan_jj over 4 years ago
He’s right, except for one word: It’s “YOU’RE dying”
Dtroutma over 4 years ago
Just entering “Missionary Meadow”.
JoeMartinFan Premium Member over 4 years ago
Why realists outlive non-realists…
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 4 years ago
Realists are saddled with a clear vision of reality. There is no evolutionary advantage to be shorn of the psychological cushions that evolution has given humanity. We are unlucky ducks being born outliers in that area.
tad1 over 4 years ago
Pessimists may live longer, but they are less pleasant to be around.
6th Billiard Ball Student over 4 years ago
Lajoyce Lewis or Joyce Lewis? Caution flags arise in the Lacy lines when skulls appear without Patrick Kennedy nearby to identify them on 31st and Sheridan Streets.
magdala666 over 4 years ago
Yup—optimism untempered with realism is just foolishness.
Superfrog over 4 years ago
I’m realistic about yesterday, optimistic about today and pessimistic about tomorrow.
DCBakerEsq over 4 years ago
We love strangers. They’re delicious!
Redd Panda over 4 years ago
Amazing! No mention of trump…..oops….sorry.
bakana over 4 years ago
Who knew “Trick or Treat” had traveled to such a Remote Culture?
Concretionist over 4 years ago
The thing about optimism is that you’re often disappointed. The thing about pessimism is that you’re often right, and if wrong, it’s a pleasant surprise.
keenanthelibrarian over 4 years ago
No, You’re gonna die when you meet us!
Ceeg22 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Optimists aren’t stupid