Cultures & Groups - 6 November 2007

When you occasionally have a really bad day, and you just need to take it out on someone, don't take it out on someone you know, take it out on someone you don't know.I was sitting at my desk when I remembered a phone call I'd forgotten to make. I found the number and dialed it.

A man answered, saying "Hello."I politely said, "This is Chris. Could I please speak with Robyn Carter?"Suddenly a manic voice yelled out in my ear "Get the right f***ing number!" and the phone was slammed down on me. I couldn't believe that anyone could be so rude .

When I tracked down Robyn's correct number to call her, I found that I had accidentally transposed the last two digits.After hanging up with her, I decided to call the 'wrong' number again.When the same guy answered the phone, I yelled "You're an asshole!" and hung up.

I wrote his number down with the word 'asshole' next to it, and put it in my desk drawer. Every couple of weeks, when I was paying bills or had a really bad day, I'd call him up and yell, "You're an asshole!" It always cheered me up.

When Caller ID was introduced, I thought my therapeutic 'asshole' calling would have to stop. So, I called his number and said, "Hi,this is John Smith from the telephone company. I'm calling to see if you're familiar with our Caller ID Program?"He yelled "NO!" and slammed down the phone. I quickly called him back and said, "That's because you're an asshole!" and hung up.

One day I was at the store, getting ready to pull into a parking Spot. Some guy in a black BMW cut me off and pulled into the spot I had patiently waited for. I hit the horn and yelled that I'd been waiting for that spot, but the idiot ignored me. I noticed a "For Sale" sign in his back window, so I wrote down his number. A couple of days later, right after calling the first asshole (I had is number on speed dial,) I thought that I'd better call the BMW asshole, too.

I said, "Is this the man with the black BMW for sale?"He said, "Yes, it is." I asked, "Can you tell me where I can see it?" He said, "Yes, I live at 34 Oaktree Blvd, in Fairfax. It's a yellow ranch, and the car's parked right out in front."

I asked, "What's your name?" He said, "My name is Don Hansen," I asked, "When's a good time to catch you, Don?" He said, "I'm home every evening after five."

I said, "Listen, Don, can I tell you something?"

He said, "Yes?"

I said, "Don, you're an asshole!"

Then I hung up, and added his number to my speed dial, too.

Now, when I had a problem, I had two assholes to call.

Then I came up with an idea. I called asshole #1. He said, "Hello." I said, "You're an asshole!" (But I didn't hang up.) He asked, "Are you still there?" I said, "Yeah," He screamed, "Stop calling me," I said, "Make me," He asked, "Who are you?" I said, "My name is Don Hansen." He said, "Yeah? Where do you live?" I said, "Asshole, I live at 34 Oaktree Blvd, in Fairfax, a yellow ranch, I have a black Beamer parked in front." He said, "I'm coming over right now, Don. And you had better start saying your prayers." I said, "Yeah, like I'm really scared, asshole," and hung up.

Then I called Asshole #2. He said, "Hello?" I said, "Hello, asshole," He yelled, "If I ever find out who you are..." I said, "You'll what?" He exclaimed, "I'll kick your ***," I answered, "Well, asshole, here's your chance. I'm coming over right now."

Then I hung up and immediately called the police, saying that I lived at 34 Oaktree Blvd, in Fairfax, and that I was on my way over there to kill my gay lover.

Then I called Channel 9 News about the gang war going down in Oaktree Blvd. In Fairfax.

I quickly got into my car and headed over to Fairfax. I got there just in time to watch two assholes beating the crap out of each other in front of six cop cars, an overhead news helicopter and surrounded by a news crew.

NOW I feel much better. Anger management really does work.

2007-11-06 14:16:29 · 22 answers · asked by Cheryl 6 in Senior Citizens

for a child yo call his/her parents by their first name..i have children ranging from 26 to 3..my youngest has started to call her dad and i by our first names...not all the time only when the mood takes.my mother who is 79 years young was shocked at this and said she will grow up with no respect lol.. when i was a child we all called our neighbours and my mams friends by mr/mrs whatever. we were never allowed to use their first names..i still call her friends by their full title..can anyone tell me the reason behind this..was it respect or just plain old fashioned x

2007-11-06 14:14:10 · 37 answers · asked by dollyk 6 in Senior Citizens

I'm a bi teenager....that has both a downelink...and a dlist..and most of the guys don't respond or show any signs of communication to me (the ones on there I request for) (but yet approve my request). What could be the reason why almost mot of the guys I request for...is like that?

2007-11-06 13:50:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I take, HRT and aThyroid pill, * vitamins. Is it time to really start reading labels properly?

2007-11-06 13:42:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

> >> A midget from Texas had testicles which hurt and ached almost all the time.
> >>
> >> The midget went to the doctor and told him about his problem.
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> >> The doctor told him to drop his pants and he would have a look.
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> >> The midget dropped his pants.
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> >> The doctor stood him up onto the examining table, and started to examine him.
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> >> The doctor put one finger under his left testicle and told the midget to turn his head and cough, the usual method to check for a hernia.
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> >> "Aha!" mumbled the doctor, and as he put his finger under the right testicle, he asked the midget to cough again.
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> >> "Aha!" said the doctor once more, and reached for his surgical scissors.
> >>
> >> There was a snip-snip-snip-snip on the right side, and then
> >> snip-snip-snip-snip on the left side.
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> >> The midget was so scared he was afraid to look, but noted with amazement that the snipping did not hurt.
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> >> The doctor then told the midget to walk around the examining room to see if his testicles still hurt.
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> >> The midget was absolutely delighted as he walked around and discovered his boys were no longer aching.
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> >> The doctor said, "How does that feel now?" The midget replied, "Perfect doc, and I didn't even feel it.
> >>
> >> What did you do?"
> >>
> >> The doctor replied "I cut two inches off the top of your cowboy boots."

2007-11-06 13:34:35 · 12 answers · asked by Cheryl 6 in Senior Citizens

Do you think god dislikes homosexuals? Do you think god might have been a homosexual? I think it's possible that jesus could have been a homosexual because you never hear about him liking woman or having a woman in his life. Do you think jesus might have also been homosexual like lots of men in society today?

2007-11-06 13:31:32 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

> I'm sure those of you who aren't in the cattle business don't understand
> the issues here.
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> But to those of us who who's living depends on the cattle market,
> selling
> cattle, raising the best beef possible... this is frustrating.
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> As far as my family, we don't eat at McDonald's much (Subway is our
> choice
> of fast food), but this will keep us from ever stopping there again,
> even
> for a drink.
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> The original message is from the Texas Cattle Feeders Association.
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> American cattle producers are very passionate about this.
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> McDonald's claims that there is not enough beef in the USA to support
> their restaurants. Well, we know that is not so. Our opinion is they are
> looking to save money at our expense. The sad thing of it is that the
> people of the USA are the ones who made McDonald

2007-11-06 13:20:03 · 9 answers · asked by Cheryl 6 in Senior Citizens

you would give your life and soul to protect?

2007-11-06 13:16:53 · 31 answers · asked by Austin 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-11-06 13:16:49 · 1 answers · asked by lizrobledo 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

David David, Edgar Edgars, Phillip Phillips? Got some others?

2007-11-06 13:15:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Would you date a Latino man?

2007-11-06 13:10:34 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

The question:- What came first, the chicken or the egg? Does not logic tell us that all they needed was one chicken and one rooster, and then the egg was laid?

2007-11-06 13:01:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-11-06 12:48:11 · 9 answers · asked by irish_matt 7 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Hi everyone,

I am 18 years old, go to university and live with sister and my mum who has a physical disabilty, fibromyalgia. My parents are divorced and our family is not close-knit.

My mums disabilty has been going on since i was in grade 6, and unfourtunately has always, slowly but surely getting a little bit worse. Last year she stopped being able to drive a car. Now she can't even get into one and stuggles to walk. I do so much for her, like get groceries for the family, iron things, get things down ''low'' or up ''high'' for her things that are heavy (ie: more than one Kilogram!). She can't even carry more than two plates at once.

As much as i try to help, it seems my efforts are fruitless. Its emotionally hard to accept, its like i see my mum dying before my eyes. Its a slow grief. I see her suffering, she has lost friends through this. I see myself, my sister suffering and other people worry for her. I sometimes wish she was dead.

How do i deal with all this?

2007-11-06 12:38:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in People with Disabilities

I have, when my husband had a heart attack. The doctors told me the prognosis was not good. I was walking down the corridor when I came across an old man who assured me that he was going to be alright.
The thing is, we never spoke, not a word.
It was just understood, that was the way it was to be.
I just didn't quite grasp what was going on at the moment. When I stepped out of the hospital I snapped, turned around and tryed to find him.....I was almost gleeful..I knew what I had come across.
Shortly afterwards, I transferred him to the Heart Institute in Houston. The surgeons there were amazing, even though the bottom of his heart was dead and had to be cut away.
Today, he is so active, I can hardly keep up with him:~)
Have you ever seen a spirit or an angel?

2007-11-06 12:33:40 · 24 answers · asked by Cheryl 6 in Senior Citizens

Some tips.
1)A lump of sugar with1 drop of Eucalyptus Oil, three times a day, fightes the infection.
2) Chest Rub and inhalations. Cinnimon 2 drops, Nutmeg 2 drops. Ginger 2 drops, Eucalyptus 10 drops, Benzoin 4 drops, add to 30 mils, vegies oil. Good as a chest rub and on a hankie, AND, put in your socks under your feet. Your feet absorb.
3)A little brandy, 1 drop of Eucapyptus oil, some ginger, fresh. Add some honey and lemon, and hot water. Drink as hot as possible and get under the your blanket. Used a lot in Switzerland for colds and flu.
Use only GOOD Aromatherapy Oils. Run by your Doctor first.
They don;t like alternative methods, usually. But it is always best.

These have never harmed me or my family.

2007-11-06 12:22:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-11-06 12:15:51 · 15 answers · asked by Tlm 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-11-06 12:13:23 · 14 answers · asked by pastasauce88 1 in People with Disabilities

Letterman. We are having a serious senior moment here and wont be able to sleep tonite trying to figure out her name.

2007-11-06 12:12:49 · 13 answers · asked by Riverrat 5 in Senior Citizens

Might as well be honest... I can't see your faces! And I promise not to give you a thumbs down.

Just tell me... when you date black women -- is it mostly because you just want to experience what they're like in bed?

I've just recently started dating interracially... and it seems like every time I date a white man, all he cares about is getting me into bed. I'd hate to generalize, but I'd just like to know whether or not the majority of white men just see black women as sexual objects or a "new experience" for them to try. If so, why is this?

2007-11-06 12:07:09 · 19 answers · asked by Jamaican QT™ 6 in Other - Cultures & Groups

The tires are sold under the brand name Westlake, Telluride, Compass and YKS. It is for light-truck tires made from 2002 to 2005.

2007-11-06 12:03:20 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Mine is The Rose and all the songs from 'For the Boys'.

2007-11-06 12:00:21 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Chrismas music played over and over. Does it drive you mad. It does me. I love Carols by Candelight, but I get sick of hearing "Jingle Bells" and "Silent Night" etc.,repeatedly?

2007-11-06 11:54:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

We have a lot in South Africa. People bake cakes, and drop them in daily,make dresses for children and adults. Knit jumpers and scarves. They sell an enormous amount of lovely homemade items. Perhaps a beeter choice for Christmas shopping?.

2007-11-06 11:50:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

And or our grand children with all this toy "debacle"?

2007-11-06 11:46:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Thank JJ for posing a ? They can't be serious, and say it was a mistake! Your comments.

2007-11-06 11:43:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

the vintage cartoons, Suzy Snowflake and Hardrock, Coco, and Joe (Elves)? I think Captain Kangeroo use to show them around the holidays?

I'd like to find those and have in case I become a grandma.

2007-11-06 11:40:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

I'm looking to be a caregiver to persons that need it especially elderly. I've given my card and # to many persons at church during coversations or over a cup of coffee, even to family members who had an elderly mom or dad. No one has every called. Is it society today? Or what?

I do not want to work for an agency because they pay minimum, and I have been cheated many a time and had to fight for $$ they did not pay me on my check for. So as a result I went on my own.

How do I network?

2007-11-06 11:12:21 · 11 answers · asked by Born Valentine's Day 5 in Senior Citizens

cost you?

2007-11-06 11:08:15 · 10 answers · asked by snow ball 3 in Senior Citizens

Tonight at 10pm EST I'm hosting a show on my internet radio... asking this question.
www.blogtalkradio.com/kendiesel

What do you think? Have the rolls changed? With the rising of special interest groups for "minorities" like the NAACP, ACLU. Scholarships for being black, jewish, redhead, and whatnot. Special treatment just because of someone's race? Is it a legit issue?

2007-11-06 11:03:53 · 28 answers · asked by koepnick012787 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups