Archive for November 27th, 2007
Could Noah build his ark today?
by FrEiBeRgS2002 on Nov.27, 2007, under Funny Jokes
If Noah had lived in the United States today the story may have gone something like this:
And the Lord spoke to Noah and said, “In one year, I am going to make it rain and cover the whole earth with water until all flesh is destroyed. But I want you to save the righteous people and two of every kind of living thing on earth. Therefore, I am commanding you to build an Ark.”
In a flash of lightning, God delivered the specifications for an Ark. In fear and trembling, Noah took the plans and agreed to build the ark. “Remember,” said the Lord, “you must complete the Ark and bring everything aboard in one year.”
Exactly one year later, fierce storm clouds covered the earth and all the seas of the earth went into a tumult. The Lord saw that Noah was sitting in his front yard weeping. “Noah!” He shouted. “Where is the Ark?”
“Lord, please forgive me,” cried Noah. “I did my best, but there were big problems.
“First, I had to get a permit for construction, and your plans did not meet the building codes. I had to hire an engineering firm and redraw the plans. Then I got into a fight with OSHA over whether or not the Ark needed a sprinkler system and approved floatation devices. Then, my neighbor objected, claiming I was violating zoning ordinances by building the Ark in my front yard, so I had to get a variance from the city planning commission.
“Then, I had problems getting enough wood for the Ark, because there was a ban on cutting trees to protect the Spotted Owl. I finally convinced the U.S. Forest Service that I really needed the wood to save the owls. However, the Fish and Wildlife Service won’t let me take the 2 owls.
“The carpenters formed a union and went on strike. I had to negotiate a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board before anyone would pick up a saw or hammer. Now, I have 16 carpenters on the Ark, but still no owls.
“When I started rounding up the other animals, an animal rights group sued me. They objected to me taking only two of each kind aboard. This suit is pending.
“Meanwhile, the EPA notified me that I could not complete the Ark without filing an environmental impact statement on your proposed flood. They didn’t take very kindly to the idea that they had no jurisdiction over the conduct of the Creator of the Universe.
“Then, the Army Corps of Engineers demanded a map of the proposed flood plain. I sent them a globe.
“Right now, I am trying to resolve a complaint filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that I am practicing discrimination by not taking atheists aboard.
“The IRS has seized my assets, claiming that I’m building the Ark in preparation to flee the country to avoid paying taxes. I just got a notice from the state that I owe them some kind of user tax and failed to register the Ark as a ‘recreational water craft’.
“And finally, the ACLU got the courts to issue an injunction against further construction of the Ark, saying that since God is flooding the earth, it’s a religious event, and, therefore unconstitutional.
“I really don’t think I can finish the Ark for another five or six years.”
Noah waited. The sky began to clear, the sun began to shine, and the seas began to calm. A rainbow arched across the sky.
Noah looked up hopefully. “You mean you’re not going to destroy the earth, Lord?”
“No,” He said sadly. “I don’t have to. The government already has.”
Montana Dumb Laws
by FrEiBeRgS2002 on Nov.27, 2007, under Funny Jokes
- It is a felony for a wife to open her husband’s mail.
- It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone.
- Seven or more Indians are considered a raiding or war party and it is legal to shoot them.
- In Montana, it is illegal for married women to go fishing alone on Sundays, and illegal for unmarried women to fish alone at all.
- It is a misdemeanor to show movies that depict acts of felonious crime.
- In the City of Excelsior Springs: Balls may not be thrown within the city limits.
- In the City of Helena: No item may be thrown across a street.
- Also, in the City of Helena: A woman can’t dance on a table in a saloon or bar unless she has on at least three pounds, two ounces of clothing.
- While in Salisbury: Pop bottles are not to be thrown on the ground.
- In the City of Whitehall: It is illegal to operate a vehicle with ice picks attached to the wheels.
Taylor dies after being shot at home
by FrEiBeRgS2002 on Nov.27, 2007, under On the News...
MIAMI – Pro Bowl safety Sean Taylor died Tuesday after he was shot in his home by an apparent intruder, leaving the Washington Redskins in mourning for a teammate who seemed to have reordered his life since becoming a father.
The 24-year-old player died at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he had been airlifted after the shooting early Monday, family friend Richard Sharpstein said. Sharpstein said Taylor’s father informed him of the death at about 5:30 a.m.
“His father called and said he was with Christ and he cried and thanked me,” said Sharpstein, Taylor’s former lawyer. “It’s a tremendously sad and unnecessary event. He was a wonderful, humble, talented young man, and had a huge life in front of him. Obviously God had other plans.”
A string of mourners, including Taylor’s father, visited the player’s home and embraced outside. Authorities entered the home, but it was unclear what they were doing.
At Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., fans began a makeshift memorial by laying flowers on a field near the front entrance. Several people paid silent respects at Taylor’s parking space, a reward he received as the team’s defensive player of the week in a game against Philadelphia in September.
Florida man robbed twice in same night
by FrEiBeRgS2002 on Nov.27, 2007, under Weird News
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (UPI) – A man in Florida likely had the most unlucky night of his life when he was robbed by different people within the span of a few minutes.
The South Florida Times-Union said Paul Gibbs’ car was stolen Friday said — just minutes after an unidentified gunman robbed him of $35 at a gas station.
After Gibbs was robbed, he chased the gunman in his car — and then got out of the car to chase the robber on foot, but forgot to take his keys with him.
Police told the Times-Union two men took advantage of the situation, making off with Gibbs’ car while Gibbs was preoccupied with his foot chase.
Copyright 2007 by United Press International
8 Ways on How to Deal with Telemarketers
by FrEiBeRgS2002 on Nov.27, 2007, under Funny Jokes
- If they want to loan you money, tell them you just filed for bankruptcy and you could sure use some money.
- If they start out with, “How are you today?” say, “I’m so glad you asked, because no one these days seems to care, and I have all these problems; my arthritis is acting up, my eyelashes are sore, my dog just died…”
- If they say they’re John Doe from XYZ Company, ask them to spell their name. Then ask them to spell the company name. Then ask them where it is located, how long it has been in business, how many people work there, how they got into this line of work, are they married?, kids?, etc. Continue asking them personal questions or questions about their company for as long as necessary.
- Cry out in surprise,”Judy! Is that you? Oh my God! Judy, how have you been?” Hopefully, this will give Judy a few brief moments of terror as she tries to figure out where she could know you from.
- Say “No”, over and over. Be sure to vary the sound of each one, and keep a rhythmic tempo, even as they are trying to speak. This is most fun if you can do it until they hang up.
- If MCI calls trying to get you to sign up for the Family and Friends Plan, reply, in as SINISTER a voice as you can, “I don’t have any friends… would you be my friend?”
- After the Telemarketer gives their spiel, ask him/her to marry you. When they get all flustered, tell them that you could not just give your credit card number to a complete stranger.
- Tell the Telemarketer that you work for the same company, they often can’t sell to employees.