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How some parents saved Transportation Fees
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the historical practice of parents mailing their children through the Postal Service in the early 20th century, following an increase in the weight limit for parcels. Participants explore the humorous implications of this practice and share jokes related to the topic.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants reference the historical fact that children were mailed after the weight limit for parcels was increased in 1913.
- Humor is a significant aspect of the discussion, with participants sharing jokes related to the concept of mailing children.
- One participant notes that similar delivery services have existed for centuries, suggesting a broader historical context.
- There are playful interactions among participants, with mentions of specific users and their contributions to the humor in the thread.
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Participants generally agree on the humorous nature of the topic, but there is no consensus on the quality or appropriateness of the jokes shared.
Contextual Notes
The discussion includes references to specific jokes and playful banter that may depend on the participants' shared understanding of humor, which could limit broader comprehension.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in historical anecdotes, humor related to unconventional practices, or the evolution of postal services may find this discussion engaging.
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Gives new meaning to the phrase "The czech is in the mail". 
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Thats great!
I wonder if we can come up with some other related jokes.
I wonder if we can come up with some other related jokes.
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From the original article:
You've got male.
Of course, if there's postage due, that would be fee-male.
You've got male.
Of course, if there's postage due, that would be fee-male.
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Nothing new here at all. We have had this kind of delivery service for centuries ...
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jedishrfu said:
@phinds wears the humor medal this year.
Wait a minute. I was supposed to mail him a dead baked baby about a week ago, and it's still sitting on my kitchen counter. He didn't ask you to start this thread, as a "Hey Om! Where's my log??" reminder, did he?
OmCheeto whistles innocently, pretending he hasn't noticed the log all week.
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