Other The Death of an unsung Hero

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  1. Ryu_ookami

    Ryu_ookami I write therefore I suffer.

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    I saw this earlier today and considering the state that UK is in nowdays I thought it rather appropiate so I decided to post it :)

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    We interrupt this profile for an important message concerning an unsung hero who has passed on. He will be remembered dearly.

    OBITUARY FOR THE LATE MR. COMMON SENSE​

    Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense,who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

    He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and Maybe it was my fault.

    Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6 year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

    Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get Parental consent to administer Calpol, sun lotion, or a band-aid to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

    Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

    Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

    Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

    Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason.

    He is survived by his 3 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

    A moment of silence.
     
  2. DragunovHUN

    DragunovHUN Modder

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  3. jbarakat

    jbarakat What's a Dremel?

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    love it.
     
  4. Solidus

    Solidus Superhuman

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    pretty much sums up this country - down the gutter the last 10 years. Its really taken a nose dive.
     
  5. Elton

    Elton Officially a Whisky Nerd

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    We need a necromancer...

    Bring back what has been lost!!
     
  6. DarkLord7854

    DarkLord7854 What's a Dremel?

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    You think it's bad in the UK? Wait till you see how it is in the US. :lol:
     
  7. acron^

    acron^ ePeen++;

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    Have rep.
     
  8. Rkiver

    Rkiver Cybernetic Spine

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    There's a reason most of us in Europe look at the US and go "WTF?"

    Have rep OP.
     
  9. liratheal

    liratheal Sharing is Caring

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    I'd have found it funnier if it wasn't so depressingly true.
     
  10. D3s3rt_F0x

    D3s3rt_F0x What's a Dremel?

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    Not bad, shame most of my options for moving abroad are ruled out, in america everything in cars bing to stop you from driving off with the window down incase you fall out. Britain well its a mess, Australlia think blood is bad in games and feel the need to monitor everyones internet.

    Suppose I should just try and buy my own Island and set up my own country.
     
  11. Picarro

    Picarro What's a Dremel?

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    Lets split the bill. But only if The Pirate Bay can have hosting space on our island :D
     

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