A dog like #afd#'s, is that what you want?

[ToscasMom]

I'm just figuring if I'm gonna dish it out all the time (and I do!) I had best be able to take it.

[Dizzy]

It was sorta straight to the jugular, to be fair.

I can see why some people may be offended.

On the flip side - chill winston, you know the score now, so lets all move on with our day (or night... bedtime... mmmm.. ZZZZZzzzzzzz)

[Dizzy]

Oh yeah, and you wouldn't want a dog like MINE anyway...

She snores.

;)

[DemitriousK]

hehehe I snore. and so does my bella girl. we both snore loud... oh and banzai snores too...

[blue]

http://www.geocities.com/duffy7836/DramaLama.JPG

[ToscasMom]

You can learn a lot about someone by how they handle a rainy day, lost luggage, tangled christmas tree lites and practical jokes.

[DemitriousK]

Thats... maya angelu (sp)?

[ToscasMom]

I thought it was somebody else. Minus the "practical joke" part. But since i can't remember who and am too lazy to find out, I will give you this one.

[jess2416]

nvr mind

[Momof2Pups]

Every time I see the title and my username it still jumps out at me.

[misticaleclipse]

lol, jokes on me now :lol-sign: I am glad I read a thread before responding!

[Purdue#1]

I just came here to look this forum over, and I must say this is some of the most idiotic stuff I have ever heard. Purdue#1, I will use you for an example. Did you learn dog training from Mary freakin' Poppins? Or was it Fran, The Nanny? All this snuggly cuddy crapola with no authority and no discipline turns out dogs that constantly try to take over. They don't know their place in the pack order. They think you're weak. They may be right.

If you have kids I hope you do a more effective job of disciplining them than you do your dogs.

And what is all this crap about the uber-expensive designer dog foods? THEY'RE JUST DOGS! You gonna feed them filet mignon?

Geeze! :mad: I post a pic come back a few days later and is see this 25+ page thread on my dog!
:confused: :confused: :confused:
All i did was post a picture! What did i ever do to you?

[savethebulliedbreeds]

Read the thread LOL!!!

[~Fox~Trot~]

Lol, I was like, "What the...?" When I read the first post, because I dont even HAVE a dog! I've just been begging me parents for one.

[Buckshot]

We really need to make an award for the best reaction

[ToscasMom]

I like this idea.

[Buckshot]

What do you think Toscasmom? What are your favorites? Purdue#1 is pretty good, but there are some seriously heated ones that could edge Purdue out just on passion

[bubbatd]

That really was great !!! Because I was " down " for April Fool , I thought what the H ! I never gave advice except " get a Golden " and was going to complement them on choosing a " dog like Bubba " ...........really was fun and a great joke ! .....ps , I really feel sorry for Barb though .... having just lost CJ and her lovely cat ......she took it hard !

[Purdue#1]

:lol-sign:

[ToscasMom]

I dunno Buckshot. We may have to put it to a vote. That way we don't have to take the blame.

[ToscasMom]

...or we could do it the Corporate America way and blame whomever is absent...

[Purdue#1]

Of course i'm the winner.

[Purdue#1]

...but we could put in a vote to give other people a chance.;) :D

[planet molosser]

Guys this was not too much fun for me
Dr's found a lump on my Rigth breast I have to go for a mammo 911 tomorrow and a sonogram. I have not told anyone but this board.
I have to thank Teddy he our new CAS found the lump by going to it 3x in one day and it is why I got to the dr so quick.

I know it was April fools but I being a ethical breeder get attacked often.
And seeing my name in such a fool hard post made me upset.

Well any way glad the days over..

[ToscasMom]

Say Buckshot, could you use your usual ....ahem... total objectivity and judge this thread for us?
http://www.chazhound.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50112
It's the Gag Contest for the food with the worst ingredients. Lots of competition.

[ToscasMom]

Well Tosca has letters after her name too! She posted them on her blog. For those who shy from reading a dog talking, here they are:
PC - Perfect Collie
EA1, EA2, EA3- Eater of anything
CIW - Companion to Insane Woman
KHT - Kid Herding Tested
CW-Cat Whipped
CNC-1, CNC-2,CNC-3- Chewbacca Noise Competition
CEX-Couch Eater Excellent
MX - Moaner Excellent
FJA - Fence Jumper Advanced
AFC-Advanced Floor Cleaner
SB-Serious Barker
FB3 - Foot Biter Advanced
SC- Squirrel Chaser
CE3 - Couch Eater Advanced
MDX - Major Diva Excellent
BDB - Best Of Breed, Diva Category
FJ X-Fence Jumper Excellent
PC - Perfect Collie (worth mentioning twice)
BFK Big Face Kisser
BWX -Butt Wagger Excellent
CSX - Counter Surfer Extraordinaire
DCX - Duckie Chewer Excellent
MTS - Midnight Toy Squeaker
GFIY - Go Fetch It Yourself
IDDI - I Didn't Do It
IWFF - I work for food
TGAN - Terribly Good at Nothing
TSIM - That seat is Mine
TTIM - That Toy is Mine
UNCDQ - Under Cover Dog, Quilt Category

[ToscasMom]

Aw Molosser, you are loved.


Ack I read that wrong. I DO hope you will be fine. It could VERY likely be a cyst.

[Buckshot]

We need catagories. Who got bent the worst, who took it the best, who was funniest.

[ToscasMom]

Ok categories.
Let's go for it. You go first...

[Buckshot]

Say Buckshot, could you use your usual ....ahem... total objectivity and judge this thread for us?
http://www.chazhound.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50112
It's the Gag Contest for the food with the worst ingredients. Lots of competition.

I can tell you one thing Innova EVO comes in way down the list as far as taste goes, however my taste system may differ from a dogs. For example Buckshot eats rabbit guts before anything else, personally I prefer the back meat

[jess2416]

I have a catagory and a winner..

Who thinks its still not funny
ME!!!!!!!!!!

[Buckshot]

Aussie got bent the worst IMO, heck she posted a steaming crinkle neck for us to look at.

M&M was a great sport! She came out fighting then realized there was no fight she laughed.

There is soo many to choose from Ill have to do some reviewing There are some ^^ who still havent found humor in it so they are dragging it out. That could be another catagory??

[Angel Chicken]

Sounds good to me!

[ravennr]

Hm. Nevermind.


Was wondering about this...since...I don't have a dog at all.:lol-sign:

[Saje]

oh aussie red has got to be the winner of the first category. She never let it go lol.

I kind of like how doberkim handled it. Call me a bad owner well I'll show you! ha ha ha

[blue]

Molosser, fingers crossed for a cyst.

Tosca and BS, Does the winner of each catagory get a Lama Award? (http://www.geocities.com/duffy7836/DramaLama.JPG)

[ToscasMom]

Yeah that's a fitting award. I think we need a category for those who stay the most angry the longest too don't you?

[Purdue#1]

Here's an award:

peole who have a headache from all the confussion!

[Buckshot]

oh aussie red has got to be the winner of the first category. She never let it go lol.

I kind of like how doberkim handled it. Call me a bad owner well I'll show you! ha ha ha

The best seperate thread started category LOL

[Buckshot]

Yeah that's a fitting award. I think we need a category for those who stay the most angry the longest too don't you?

It may be quite sometime before we can hand that one out, but I like it!

[jess2416]

I think we need a category for those who stay the most angry the longest too don't you?

Yeah I do too :rolleyes:

[Buddy'sParents]

My votes:

Joyce took it hardest and fired back with a double barrel shotgun if you ask me. ;)

Theresa handled it like a champ and was great about the whole thing. She should earn the "handled it nicely award" :)

Jess got way bent over it and is still upset that she didn't think of it first and will never find it funny because she didn't think of it so she should get that award. ;)

As far as who stayed angry the longest... I put a raw meaty bone down that says it might be Joyce. ;)

[jess2416]

LMAO Nicole.....heeeheee.......thats right, I got pissy...Chaz wouldnt be the same if I didnt get pissy at least once a day ;) :D

[Buddy'sParents]

D@mn straight, Jess. ;)

[Angel Chicken]

Ok, my turn...

I'm not handing out rewards... HOWEVER....

I was up very late last night, and just happened to see this thread. I was tired, and was kinda bitchy. After reading this thread, I felt loads better!

I laughed at your expense, and I throughly enjoyed seeing all the pissed off replies.

Yeah, I'm cruel...

Anywho... Thanks for the laugh guys!!

And Julie, I told you I wasn't in on it!!

[Aussie Red]

My votes:

Joyce took it hardest and fired back with a double barrel shotgun if you ask me. ;)

Theresa handled it like a champ and was great about the whole thing. She should earn the "handled it nicely award" :)

Jess got way bent over it and is still upset that she didn't think of it first and will never find it funny because she didn't think of it so she should get that award. ;)

As far as who stayed angry the longest... I put a raw meaty bone down that says it might be Joyce. ;)

Yep you are right I sure did. Having a bad day and that just took the cake. I was ready to hurt someone. Sorry gang but I do get that way from time to time. I do apologize for my anger. I still however did not really care for it. But what the heck you have to roll with the flow. It was very creative but could have been not so direct an attack. Oh what the heck I must be getting to be a cantankerous old bat but then again Fruit bat is still steaming. I at least have gotten over it. Ok and since I am voted the most pissed off I want my award to go on my siggy. A I was the most pissed off of the month award. However I cast my vote to fruit bat she is hot !!!!

[Aussie Red]

I have a catagory and a winner..

Who thinks its still not funny
ME!!!!!!!!!!

glad I am not alone. I can get over it though

[Saje]

oh fruit bat! yes! there's a good nomination

[jess2416]

glad I am not alone. I can get over it though

Im over it, I just like being pissy ;)

[Aussie Red]

Yes me too Jess I think after some time now of just being nice I had to cut loose
let everyone see the nasty side of me. Yes people I do hold a grudge when I get pissed. Ask hubby I have not spoken to him for weeks at a time when I explode.

[Aussie Red]

Yes I think Fruit bat let go too after all she is my baby lol

[Amstaffer]

This has to be the fastest grow thread ever.............

[Renee750il]

This has to be the fastest grow thread ever.............

LOL! And we didn't even have to invoke Pit Bulls :D

[Melissa_W]

Wow! lol! I was so confused when I signed on!

[jammer]

OMG, I just saw this and I was thinking someone was bashing my food aggressive, very naughty dog. I was like HOW THE HELL DID YOU KNOW SHE WAS SO DIFFICULT?!?!?! Stalker. Anyway, made me giggle.

[Buckshot]

OMG, I just saw this and I was thinking someone was bashing my food aggressive, very naughty dog. I was like HOW THE HELL DID YOU KNOW SHE WAS SO DIFFICULT?!?!?! Stalker. Anyway, made me giggle.


LOL great reaction

[BigDog2191]

Edit: Again, I'm slightly on the stupid side today.

[BigDog2191]

I just came here to look this forum over, and I must say this is some of the most idiotic stuff I have ever heard. BigDog2191, I will use you for an example. Did you learn dog training from Mary freakin' Poppins? Or was it Fran, The Nanny? All this snuggly cuddy crapola with no authority and no discipline turns out dogs that constantly try to take over. They don't know their place in the pack order. They think you're weak. They may be right.

If you have kids I hope you do a more effective job of disciplining them than you do your dogs.

And what is all this crap about the uber-expensive designer dog foods? THEY'RE JUST DOGS! You gonna feed them filet mignon?

Ahhh edit: I'm dumb, didn't read the rest of thread.

[Angel Chicken]

Read the thread BigDog

[Buckshot]

Roflmao

[blue]

That deserves a Lama.

[dr2little]

**chuckles*....this is still toooooo funny!:lol-sign:

Now BigDog......language....:confused: :D

[BigDog2191]

Ahhh, I get it... woops.

[BigDog2191]

Sorry, everyone... had a really long day at work then I come to the forum to find someone badmouthing me and my dog and I just kind of exploded, I apologize. I finished the thread and I feel... pretty dumb.

[Renee750il]

((((((((HUGS)))))))) DoggyDaddy ;)

[Angel Chicken]

*dies laughing*

Wow, you guys did a WONDERFUL job!! I am still laughing like hell.

[blue]

Sorry, everyone... had a really long day at work then I come to the forum to find someone badmouthing me and my dog and I just kind of exploded, I apologize.

Its been a long day here too.

[BigDog2191]

((((((((HUGS)))))))) DoggyDaddy ;)

I'm sorry... and thank you.

[Melissa_W]

I hadn't been on all day either, so it took me a minute to figure it out too. :D

[dr2little]

Sorry, everyone... had a really long day at work then I come to the forum to find someone badmouthing me and my dog and I just kind of exploded, I apologize. I finished the thread and I feel... pretty dumb.

Don't worry BigDog, I bought it hook, line and sinker too. Mind you I'm used to hearing that I'm too soft with dogs, from many Chazzers.....you made me giggle.:p

[BigDog2191]

Don't worry BigDog, I bought it hook, line and sinker too. Mind you I'm used to hearing that I'm too soft with dogs, from many Chazzers.....you made me giggle.:p

My brain cells are pretty fried, at the moment - as they usually are when I get off of an eight and a half hour shift. So, please excuse me and my inappropriate language. I so should've caught that AF Joke - I knew one was coming at some point today...

Haha, glad I made you laugh.

[Renee750il]

Doc really did, DoggyDaddy. She bit first. Like a trout on a hot fly line :D

[dr2little]

Doc really did, DoggyDaddy. She bit first. Like a trout on a hot fly line :D

Ya ya ya Renee, I think he gets it already....I'm a big dumba$$..hardee, har, har!!!!:rolleyes: :D :D

[Renee750il]

We love you, Doc :D

[dr2little]

*kicks dirt*.....ditto..;)

[IliamnasQuest]

You know, while the concept was exceedingly clever, the reality is that this "joke" did cause hurt to a number of people. The subject matter wasn't carefully considered beforehand, I think .. it could have been a GREAT joke if it had been, perhaps, a declaration of love or something equally silly. But given the broad range of personalities and beliefs on a forum like this, the post was in extremely poor taste.

I feel for those who were hurt by this .. those who have recently lost pets and yet felt singled out by an apparent attack on the pets that have just died .. those who have ill or injured animals and are very fresh to pain ... those who just plain had a bad day. A joke is fine, but it SHOULD be something that all parties can laugh at easily .. if it isn't, then it's a cruel joke.

And, of course, there are always those who (in a very "superior" way), make fun of the ones who aren't amused. They say things like "lighten up!" .. "it was JUST a JOKE" .. and insinuate that those who don't find it as funny as they do are just plain missing a sense of humor. Those kind of comments simply reflect on a person's lack of kindness and compassion to me.

For the record - I saw this thread shortly after it was posted. Of course, I read it (who wouldn't, when your name is in the subject line?? *LOL*). I laughed at it before I knew it was a joke .. I'm not concerned at all about what people think of my training or feeding, because I live with the daily success of it. And seeing a couple of posts in response, it was obvious it was a joke and I didn't respond. But in coming back to this and reading through the anger and pain others felt, I don't find that in the least amusing. How can anyone be amused by another's pain?? That's just not right to me.

So .. clever trick .. poor choice of topic .. maybe next time people (especially mods) will think before they post something that can create anger and pain for so many.

Just my opinion, of course!

Melanie and the gang in Alaska
.. the most perfectly trained, best fed dogs in the WORLD, of course .. *L*

[blue]

You know, while the concept was exceedingly clever, the reality is that this "joke" did cause hurt to a number of people. The subject matter wasn't carefully considered beforehand, I think .. it could have been a GREAT joke if it had been, perhaps, a declaration of love or something equally silly. But given the broad range of personalities and beliefs on a forum like this, the post was in extremely poor taste.

I feel for those who were hurt by this .. those who have recently lost pets and yet felt singled out by an apparent attack on the pets that have just died .. those who have ill or injured animals and are very fresh to pain ... those who just plain had a bad day. A joke is fine, but it SHOULD be something that all parties can laugh at easily .. if it isn't, then it's a cruel joke.

And, of course, there are always those who (in a very "superior" way), make fun of the ones who aren't amused. They say things like "lighten up!" .. "it was JUST a JOKE" .. and insinuate that those who don't find it as funny as they do are just plain missing a sense of humor. Those kind of comments simply reflect on a person's lack of kindness and compassion to me.

For the record - I saw this thread shortly after it was posted. Of course, I read it (who wouldn't, when your name is in the subject line?? *LOL*). I laughed at it before I knew it was a joke .. I'm not concerned at all about what people think of my training or feeding, because I live with the daily success of it. And seeing a couple of posts in response, it was obvious it was a joke and I didn't respond. But in coming back to this and reading through the anger and pain others felt, I don't find that in the least amusing. How can anyone be amused by another's pain?? That's just not right to me.

So .. clever trick .. poor choice of topic .. maybe next time people (especially mods) will think before they post something that can create anger and pain for so many.

Just my opinion, of course!

Melanie and the gang in Alaska
.. the most perfectly trained, best fed dogs in the WORLD, of course .. *L*

Nice post, here is your Lama. (http://www.geocities.com/duffy7836/DramaLama.JPG)

[IliamnasQuest]

Nice post, here is your Lama.

Thank you for illustrating my point so well.

Melanie and the gang in Alaska

[blue]

Thank you for illustrating my point so well.

Melanie and the gang in Alaska

Glad to be helpfull.

Dan and the crew, in the Valley.

[IliamnasQuest]

Glad to be helpfull.

Dan and the crew, in the Valley.

You know what they say about you people in the valley .... :D

(It's an Alaskan joke, so no one else will probably get it).

Melanie and the gang, down on the Kenai

[tempura tantrum]

You know, I'm probably going to get jumped on for this as well- but as someone who has been dealing with a lot of pain in my "out of Chaz" life lately, I can resonate with what Iliamna's Quest was saying.

Jokes designed to hurt people, even done in a spirit of fun, *can* backfire. And while I figured it out pretty quick, it still sort of left a bad taste in my mouth- while the hurt didn't last long, this was the second time this week that I logged onto a website, only to find something disparaging written about myself (the other instance was unrelated to Chaz). And I *know* it was aimed at everyone- but if you could even for a *second* imagine how it felt for those few moments to see that- after seeing the *latest* nasty thing written about me somewhere else, well, all I can say is that eventually little things start to chip away at you.

Blue, I appreciate your humor and think you're a d@mn funny member of Chaz, but I found it kind of disheartening that you wouldn't even consider Melanie's post as having *any* sort of legitimacy. Rather, you chose to poke fun at her, and make her part of the joke as well. I wasn't going to write this until I realized, that maybe someone else on the board felt the same way I do- that after seeing multiple jokes on this board (some of which were imho sort of tasteless), and perhaps dealing with other issues in their life, might be saddened to see that their feelings were seen as illegitimate or "overly dramatic" simply because they didn't mirror that of the majority. I generally think of Chaz as a pretty accepting place...and one of those few message boards on the web where people do act as a family of sorts. Even just a nod to the idea that some people might have legitimately been upset by something like this (even if you believe they're too sensitive or what have you), would show a great deal of compassion. You can't know the scars that people carry on their hearts- so treating people with tenderness can really be a gift to them. Just a thought.

Thanks for giving this some consideration guys. :)

[*Jazzy~Jessie*]

What did I say that was so wrong,exactly?
Why pick me huh? Cause I'm new.
You seriously are either a bully or a troll,or both.
Get your facts straight before you start ripping on me,mkay?

Where the hell did I say I let my dog control my house,buddy?!
My dog needs cuddles,because she is really untrusting of humans and NEVER got cuddled in her last home.Where she was ABUSED.

I seriously hope this is a sick joke,and I seriously hope you get out there and get a life instead of picking on new people over the internet.

[Angel Chicken]

Jazzy, Sweetie, it is an April Fool's Joke!

Read through the thread ;)

Funny, it is STILL getting people!! I'm dying here!!!

For Melanie and Tempra...

Think of it this way, guys. They wanted to pick a subject that they KNEW would fire someone up. That is why they chose that subject. No hurt was intended at all :)

Everybody will look back at this and laugh one day! I know I will!

Hey Blue, Do I get a Lama?

[McKenzie]

I think I'm missing something here... That title is really offensive!!!
Can someone fill me in with what that first post means... I don't even get my puppy until May.

[jess2416]

I think I'm missing something here... That title is really offensive!!!
Can someone fill me in with what that first post means... I don't even get my puppy until May.

It was an April Fool's joke....not very amusing but it was a joke....;)

(Im keeping the spirit of my llama award :p)

[EliNHunter]

I'm at work peeking in as my server was down yesterday of all days!!!! Netzero SUCKS!!!! Was Mr. Chazhound behind this one? It's brilliant!

[Angel Chicken]

I don't think Chaz was behind this one :)

[RedyreRottweilers]

I will say it again.

Not funny. Not funny at all.

[Renee750il]

You're entitled, Red . . . ;)

[whatszmatter]

I thought it was funny. I didn't realize it was an April Fool's joke, I just thought to myself, where did this guy come up with that stuff, I didn't even read past the first post. Then I read that I had won something on another thread, that confused me for a minute, till I read further.

All in all I'd say it took a devious mind to pull this one off. I'm glad it's the 2nd.

[smkie]

guess that is why it is so important to read past the first post;)

[blue]

Chaz, himself, had nothing to do with any of this years pranking, just us horrible mods.

[sparks19]

guess that is why it is so important to read past the first post;)

However, what if you ARE the first post? There is no protecting you if you "read further". To those who were the first few to respond... they had no way of knowing it wasn't really directed at them.... so that only applies to those who post past the first page I guess.... The first posters were nothing but guinea pigs I guess.

While I could really care less... joke or not.... I can see how others may have been hurt by it.... and I don't think they should be made fun of for being personally insulted.

[Dreeza]

You know, I'm probably going to get jumped on for this as well- but as someone who has been dealing with a lot of pain in my "out of Chaz" life lately, I can resonate with what Iliamna's Quest was saying.

Jokes designed to hurt people, even done in a spirit of fun, *can* backfire. And while I figured it out pretty quick, it still sort of left a bad taste in my mouth- while the hurt didn't last long, this was the second time this week that I logged onto a website, only to find something disparaging written about myself (the other instance was unrelated to Chaz). And I *know* it was aimed at everyone- but if you could even for a *second* imagine how it felt for those few moments to see that- after seeing the *latest* nasty thing written about me somewhere else, well, all I can say is that eventually little things start to chip away at you.

Blue, I appreciate your humor and think you're a d@mn funny member of Chaz, but I found it kind of disheartening that you wouldn't even consider Melanie's post as having *any* sort of legitimacy. Rather, you chose to poke fun at her, and make her part of the joke as well. I wasn't going to write this until I realized, that maybe someone else on the board felt the same way I do- that after seeing multiple jokes on this board (some of which were imho sort of tasteless), and perhaps dealing with other issues in their life, might be saddened to see that their feelings were seen as illegitimate or "overly dramatic" simply because they didn't mirror that of the majority. I generally think of Chaz as a pretty accepting place...and one of those few message boards on the web where people do act as a family of sorts. Even just a nod to the idea that some people might have legitimately been upset by something like this (even if you believe they're too sensitive or what have you), would show a great deal of compassion. You can't know the scars that people carry on their hearts- so treating people with tenderness can really be a gift to them. Just a thought.

Thanks for giving this some consideration guys. :)



Just wanted to echo this...and say i also agree with Melanie's post.

The joke itself was kinda funny i suppose...but i guess what I dont appreciate is everyone laughing at those who took it seriously, and then further making fun of them to lighten up.

I am 100% over this joke, and was over it in like 20 seconds...but i have social anxiety, so when i read (ok, i know! I should just stop reading) some of the posts making fun of people, it kinda hurts, and deepens that self-consciousness i already have about how to react to certain things ... i know it sounds stupid, and obviously if you dont understand what i am talking about, then you are very lucky.

Im not asking you guys to change anything..just want you guys to think that even though this is an internet forum, and you personally are very good at taking a joke...not everyone is...and not everyone can help it...it is a chemical imbalance...not really my fault :( As much as i tell myself (and KNOW) how stupid it is to take comments personally that werent even directed to me in the first place...i still do...

anyways...carry on :)

[azcowgirl]

wow... what did i do? i just came back on this site. i havent been online for a long time...

[jess2416]

wow... what did i do? i just came back on this site. i havent been online for a long time...

It was an april fool's joke

[azcowgirl]

oh lol

[DemitriousK]

bottom line, though, is that no practical joke would have been funny to everybody. No time would have been the right time for everybody. No subject would have been non-upsetting to everybody.

Practical jokes are a lot like surprises: some people like them, and some people don't. And no matter what, the people who don't like them wont like them. The thing about A F D is, though, that everybody has fair warning. When you roll out of bed on April 1st... You should know by now that the pranksters of the world are active.

No matter what we did there was bound to be some % of you guys who didnt like it... We couldn't prevent that...

You should know, by now, to take everything with a grain of salt, or avoid the world, or check the toilet for plastic wrap.

A F D is the day that people play pranks. And if one pushes you a little too far... Well.. Just assume it was unintentional and wait for midnight...

[DemitriousK]

So who can come up with a joke where someone, or something, or some principle isn't at the butt of the joke? I'm eagerly interested to hear any joke that doesn't put somebody out.

[jess2416]

It doesnt matter...I for one think that since its april the 2nd its time for the thread to be killed...

[sparks19]

bottom line, though, is that no practical joke would have been funny to everybody. No time would have been the right time for everybody. No subject would have been non-upsetting to everybody.

Practical jokes are a lot like surprises: some people like them, and some people don't. And no matter what, the people who don't like them wont like them. The thing about A F D is, though, that everybody has fair warning. When you roll out of bed on April 1st... You should know by now that the pranksters of the world are active.

No matter what we did there was bound to be some % of you guys who didnt like it... We couldn't prevent that...

You should know, by now, to take everything with a grain of salt, or avoid the world, or check the toilet for plastic wrap.

A F D is the day that people play pranks. And if one pushes you a little too far... Well.. Just assume it was unintentional and wait for midnight...

While that may be true....

It wouldn't hurt the mods to give a simple apology to those who were personally insulted by it.... instead of make fun of them further.

I think THAT is the real issue here. not the joke but the continued poking at those who were insulted by it.

[Melissa_W]

I agree with Jess! It's over now!

Edit: I have to say I agree with Sparks. I thought the initial joke was funny, but I feel that some are being callous towards those who got their feelings hurt. Some people don't have such a thick skin!

[Dreeza]

You should know, by now, to take everything with a grain of salt, or avoid the world, or check the toilet for plastic wrap.


like i said, the joke itself isnt the issue. It is what you are saying right here that is.

You dont know me well enough to know that I do not hide myself from the world, nor do I ever speak up when someone is saying something that is hurtful...when i know it is meant to be funny? Why, cause i actually do have a pretty good sense of humor...i just happen to not think making fun of people is that funny (ok, i am totally fine with making fun of celebrities and the what not :p). I suffer from depression and anxiety...something that NONE of my friends know about, cause i am too embarrassed to tell them. Since this is an internet forum, i dont really care as much to tell you guys this.
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I just wanted people to be aware that sometimes 'taking it with a grain of salt' isnt as easy as it sounds. Everyday I fight with myself to stop taking dumb crap personally. Like if a random person looks at me funny, i immediately assume that they think what i am wearing is hideous, or my hair is messed up, or i have a giant booger hanging out of my nose!! I have to talk myself through all the reasons why none of those things are probably true, and seeing as i look at people all the time without even thinking much about them...they are prob just doing the same to me.

Does that make more sense at all?? I suck at explaining things :p

[RedHotDobe]

You know, while the concept was exceedingly clever, the reality is that this "joke" did cause hurt to a number of people. The subject matter wasn't carefully considered beforehand, I think .. it could have been a GREAT joke if it had been, perhaps, a declaration of love or something equally silly. But given the broad range of personalities and beliefs on a forum like this, the post was in extremely poor taste.

I feel for those who were hurt by this .. those who have recently lost pets and yet felt singled out by an apparent attack on the pets that have just died .. those who have ill or injured animals and are very fresh to pain ... those who just plain had a bad day. A joke is fine, but it SHOULD be something that all parties can laugh at easily .. if it isn't, then it's a cruel joke.

And, of course, there are always those who (in a very "superior" way), make fun of the ones who aren't amused. They say things like "lighten up!" .. "it was JUST a JOKE" .. and insinuate that those who don't find it as funny as they do are just plain missing a sense of humor. Those kind of comments simply reflect on a person's lack of kindness and compassion to me.

For the record - I saw this thread shortly after it was posted. Of course, I read it (who wouldn't, when your name is in the subject line?? *LOL*). I laughed at it before I knew it was a joke .. I'm not concerned at all about what people think of my training or feeding, because I live with the daily success of it. And seeing a couple of posts in response, it was obvious it was a joke and I didn't respond. But in coming back to this and reading through the anger and pain others felt, I don't find that in the least amusing. How can anyone be amused by another's pain?? That's just not right to me.

So .. clever trick .. poor choice of topic .. maybe next time people (especially mods) will think before they post something that can create anger and pain for so many.

Just my opinion, of course!

Melanie and the gang in Alaska
.. the most perfectly trained, best fed dogs in the WORLD, of course .. *L*
I agree. Why someone would write something that they know is intended to inspire pain in those reading it, and then sit there and laugh at them because they know it's just a joke, is beyond me. To have some people be genuinely hurt by this, and have those responsible say they've just been sitting there laughing at their expense is just awful. To them, it isn't funny, and telling them to just laugh it off is rude.

I saw it before anyone had posted, clicked to read because someone talking about me made no sense, and after reading the post realized there was no way it was directed at me. Deleting posts that had ruined it, just so those in on the "joke" could sit and laugh all day wasn't the best of ideas either.

I still have yet to find the part that's so funny about it. It was an extremely poor taste of joke. And it was in even poorer taste for moderators to sit and laugh at those not finding it funny, and tell them to just laugh it off along with them. Finding humor in other's pain. Very classy.

Oh well. I'm going to be told to "just laugh it off" like everyone else, but I still fail to see the humor here.

[DemitriousK]

I thought that I'd said before that we never intended for anybody specific to be hurt by the joke. We knew some % would, but it was entirely impossible to predict which %. So apologies to those. However. I still reserve the right to find funny whatever I want to find funny.

[jess2416]

Good for you....<--- see I find that funny...;)

but like I said, I think its time for this thread to be killed, its ran its course...and it did what it was supposed to do, why leave it up, its not the 1st anymore

[sparks19]

I thought that I'd said before that we never intended for anybody specific to be hurt by the joke. We knew some % would, but it was entirely impossible to predict which %. So apologies to those. However. I still reserve the right to find funny whatever I want to find funny.


OK the joke is one thing....

But do you find it funny to sit back and laugh at those who were hurt? to poke fun at them after for being hurt by it? to me... THAT is the most inappropriate part. So yes... the joke might have offended some... that was expected. But to sit there and tell them they are ridiculous for being upset is uncalled for.... there should have been a quick apology offered to those that were hurt... especially since mods were behind it, instead of further poking fun at their hurt feelings.

That is the difference... IMO

[Renee750il]

While that may be true....

It wouldn't hurt the mods to give a simple apology to those who were personally insulted by it.... instead of make fun of them further.

I think THAT is the real issue here. not the joke but the continued poking at those who were insulted by it.

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