Can You Bring the Laughs? GURU Awards Approaching!

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Discussion Overview

The thread revolves around the upcoming GURU Awards, focusing on humor and nominations for the "Funniest Member Award." Participants express their desire for increased humor and fun in the forum leading up to the event, while also discussing the nature of humor itself.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express frustration over the lack of humor in the forum, urging others to be funnier.
  • There are playful exchanges about sending chocolates as bribes for nominations, with some participants jokingly refusing to do so.
  • Several participants suggest nominees for the awards, including references to past humor and contributions.
  • Discussions arise about whether humor is an innate quality or influenced by environmental factors, with differing opinions on the matter.
  • Some participants emphasize the importance of keeping the contest clean and free from unethical tactics.
  • There are humorous claims about the competition, with various participants asserting their own candidacy and joking about their chances.
  • References to cultural differences in humor, with some suggesting that British humor has an advantage.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that humor is a key aspect of the upcoming awards, but there are multiple competing views on the nature of humor and the appropriateness of tactics used in nominations. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to humor and competition.

Contextual Notes

Some statements about humor's origins and influences are based on personal beliefs and experiences, and there is no consensus on whether humor can be taught or is inherent.

  • #211
mattmns said:
Smurf and yomamma on the funny list? :confused:
I actually tried recommending Smurf and Franz in a team category...they're funniest when together :biggrin:. But, since we couldn't nominate everyone, Smurf got the nomination for his dress and Mad-Hatter graduation outfit, and because he didn't disappear all summer long . (We have all sorts of categories in comedy this year; slapstick comedy, prop comedy, stand-up comedy, good clean fun, and bawdy humor...something to suit every taste.)
 
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  • #212
Moonbear said:
bawdy humor
Hello0o0o? If I'm not bawdy, I don't know who is. Okay, arildno is pretty bawdy. And Danger. And woolie. Smurf, yomamma, MIH on her good days, dex, zooby, Artman, Lisa!, TSA, and tribdog. And El Hombre, Gale (moreso now that she's legal), BobG on his good days, Tsu, franz, Pengwuino... okay, I see your dilemma. I guess I should have sent more chocolate. Lesson learned.

Er... or maybe it was the humor part I was missing... hmmm...
 
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  • #213
honestrosewater said:
Hello0o0o? If I'm not bawdy, I don't know who is. Okay, arildno is pretty bawdy. And Danger. And woolie. Smurf, yomamma, MIH on her good days, dex, Artman, Lisa!, TSA, and tribdog. And El Hombre, Gale (moreso now that she's legal), BobG on his good days, Tsu, franz, Pengwuino... okay, I see your dilemma. I guess I should have sent more chocolate. Lesson learned.
Er... or maybe it was the humor part I was missing... hmmm...
:eek: :eek: Everyone knows I'm just a innocent o:)! How can I be bawdy?:bugeye:

But if I'm an o:) , why am I here?:blushing:
 
  • #214
I'm not bawdy. I'm just perverted.
 
  • #215
El Hombre Invisible said:
I'm not bawdy. I'm just perverted.
Yeah, I was only saying that to be nice; I can really see right through you. Eh. Strike two?
 
  • #216
El Hombre Invisible said:
I'm not bawdy. I'm just perverted.
I'm both! :-p
 
  • #217
honestrosewater said:
..MIH on her good days..
rut roh. :eek: I'm not sure I like the sound of that. That's how we used to talk about grandpa in his final days when his mind wasn't all there. "Now just remember when we go visit grandpa, he might not be having one of his good days. If he thinks you're Eleanor Roosevelt, just play along."
:smile:
 
  • #218
Math Is Hard said:
rut roh. :eek: I'm not sure I like the sound of that. That's how we used to talk about grandpa in his final days when his mind wasn't all there. "Now just remember when we go visit grandpa, he might not be having one of his good days. If he thinks you're Eleanor Roosevelt, just play along."
:smile:
There, there MIH (HRW, do you have MIH's meds?) of COURSE you always have good days. :rolleyes: No one is suggesting that you have off days (HRW, did you remember to hide the pills in the chocolate bonbons?). Come along MIH, let's go sit in the solarium, HRW has some chocolates for you. :biggrin:
 
  • #219
Evo said:
There, there MIH (HRW, do you have MIH's meds?) of COURSE you always have good days. :rolleyes: No one is suggesting that you have off days (HRW, did you remember to hide the pills in the chocolate bonbons?). Come along MIH, let's go sit in the solarium, HRW has some chocolates for you. :biggrin:

heh heh That's very funny, Eleanor - I mean, Evo. I may change my mind about that beautiful granny-square monitor cozy I was crocheting for you for Christmas.
 
  • #220
Eleanor?
 
  • #221
Math Is Hard said:
heh heh That's very funny, Eleanor - I mean, Evo.
You promised not to tell! :cry:

I may change my mind about that beautiful granny-square monitor cozy I was crocheting for you for Christmas.
NOOOOO! My monitor needs a cozy! :frown: I'm still getting the matching booties, right? :redface:
 
  • #222
Evo said:
NOOOOO! My monitor needs a cozy! :frown: I'm still getting the matching booties, right? :redface:
Forget the monitor cozy, you need the keyboard raincoat!
 
  • #223
Moonbear said:
Forget the monitor cozy, you need the keyboard raincoat!
:redface: True, very true! :blushing: We used to have those at work. I wonder if I can find one.
 

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