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Justin Deming's avatar

Great stuff as always, Mark. If they need reinforcements on Quip, please let me know. I’d go sling some Dad jokes around! 😄

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Mark Starlin's avatar

It would be fun! Next time they stop by, I will let them know. 🤓

Thanks, Justin.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Joke wars. An idea whose time has come. And thanks you Jose for the great life-preserving advice! Duly noted!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Humor is better than bloodshed any day. So avoid those rhinos. 🤓

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Barbara's avatar

I read a good book, trimmed my pin oak tree, worked on a blanket I’m knitting and worked on my watercolor painting and talked to a friend, then read your message. 😂😁

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Mark Starlin's avatar

That's a full day! Congratulations. My note obviously didn't apply to you. 🤓

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Barbara's avatar

I loved your note! 😃. And it made me think I should/could have done more. 😂

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Mark Starlin's avatar

🤣 Better oatmeal up before you do.

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David Perlmutter's avatar

Wars are better fought with insults than weapons. Monty Python's wonderful sketch on the funniest joke in the world (which involves its deployment in World War II) came to mind.

Quaker once put out a cereal with a name close to the name of Quip. It was called Quisp, which was the name of its alien mascot. The main reason it's known today is that Jay Ward of "Rocky and Bullwinkle" fame produced the animated commercials used to sell the cereal.

And I believe Mr. Steedwhisperer is correct when he says rhinos are dangerous. The only safe one is Rhino Records, source of many CDs and box sets that have given me great enjoyment over the years.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I used to watch Monty Python regularly as a teen. I don't remember that skit. I will have to YouTube it.

Of course, I watched Bullwinkle as a kid!

Yup, Rhino records was hero of the CD era.

Thanks, David.

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James Ron's avatar

The Dad jokes are great! Came across a Dad joke channel on - yes, Youtube - pretty funny.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I love Dad jokes. Although, mine may be considered Grandpa jokes. 🤣

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Patricia J.L. 👻🧶🖊️'s avatar

You made me want hot dogs and a milkshake. LOL

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I always want hot dogs and milkshakes. 🤣

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Patricia J.L. 👻🧶🖊️'s avatar

Sadly, I have neither, and I'm feeling too lazy to go out and fix that.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Probably for the best. 🤣

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Patricia J.L. 👻🧶🖊️'s avatar

Yeah as I'm trying to wrangle my cholesterol into better levels.

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Emily's avatar

Joke warfare should be part of a utopian world. If only it were that way here

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Agreed. Humans could learn a lot from the planet Quip. 🤓

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Rhino riding isn’t that bad. It’s trying to climb on that is the real problem.

I have never fallen victim to the Kale Konspiracy. Good tip, Jim.

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Jim Cummings's avatar

I will cross Rhino riding off my list. Another helpful life extension tip is to never eat kale. Every person who eats kale eventually dies.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I know, right?? Why can't people see this?? Although, here is a tip: If you cook your kale with peanut oil, it makes it easier to slide out of the pan into the trash.

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Jim Cummings's avatar

That's hilarious!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

🤣🤣🤣

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Bill Adler's avatar

Ah, I can never remember jokes when I need to, so I'd better stay on planet Earth.

Fun stuff as always!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I am the same way. I don’t know how standup comedians remember their routines.

Thanks, Bill. 🤓

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