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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
With the wayback machine still on loan from "Doc P", once again I'll attempt to re-write history. What we think that we "know" isn't always the case, so todays' episode will be all about face. Way, way back in the day men were mostly hirsute, as they hunted and gathered for critters and fruit, 'till arrived on the scene my ancestor whose flair, shall we say was tres cool, funky, hip, debonair? Well he opened a place, a "tonsorial shop" and proceeded to hack, and to cut, and to chop. He trepanned a few skulls, and he leeched a few arms and came up with the phrase " Above all do no harm." Then one day he just up and decided to sell 'cause trepanning didn't work, and well leeches, they smell. Wanting quick to get out of "Tonsorial hell" he called it "Barbershop" as the history books tell. But perhaps the best part of this great legacy can be seen 'twixt the mouth and the nose, for you see, my ancestor "The Doc" had such style and panache to this day we still sport what is called a "moostache!" |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
that is not fair...I was in a public wi-fi hotspot when I read this...it is not fair to have me laughing out loud with no explanation (I'm well-respected seriously there...or well-respected for being serious...or something)...now I will have to either find a new hotspot or smile more often...can't imagine the latter now that I have laughed out loud...  ...fantastic write |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
I enjoyed it very much as well. Sorry Steaven lost cool points...What a compliment that someone reacted uncontrollably to your work! Congratulations! Lori |
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The_Doctors_Angel_32 Member
since 2011-01-14
Posts 337Florida, USA |
LMAO I couldn't help but die laughing with this one. Reminds me of a joke I would tell the kids at work. Long story!!! When the family is together, the soul is at peace - Russian Proverb |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
steavenr, Thank you so much, as Lori pointed out, when your intent is to entertain, there can be no finer compliment than the spontanious reaction, this is what I strive for. Doc Lori, Thank you so much, you are of course entirely correct. To elicit a gut response wherein people react to what you have written with any emotion is what, as writers, we strive for. Myself, I believe, extra points should be awarded for making people laugh. Doc Doc's Angel, ( Hope you don't mind the abbreviation. ) So glad you enjoyed, laughter can be the best medicine, I bring my meager talents to the table, and hope for the best. Doc |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Laughing so hard my sideburns!!  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
That's what we need now and then-a little touch of humor. Ida |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Balladeer, Thank you m'friend, this is what happens to a mind without direction, and yes it is kinda scaring me. Doc Ida, You are such a dear for stopping by, I sure hope you enjoy the chuckle once in a while. Doc |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Ha ha the good ol Moostache. Always wondered about that. Not the Boston Blackie kind I wouldn't think, but maybe, ya jus never know. Lovedit! Great fun. Eric Forget the Psychiatrists they just find out all about you and sell you back to yourself! |
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