Posted by SLS on October 29, 2011, at 0:03:56
In reply to Re: Comedians often say very interesting things, posted by ron1953 on October 28, 2011, at 13:15:40
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> > Would you be courageous enough to volunteer any of your thoughts that the joke provided food for?
> I'm reminded of the Android character, Data, who wants to be more human, but cannot understand the very human trait of humor.
Data was consistent in his application of logic. It makes no sense to offer a joke as food for thought and then retreat from discussion when thought emerges as a result. I find humor in this irony.
- ScottSome see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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