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I was going to let this controversy (not much of one, actually, since it turned out to be decidedly one-sided) drop, particularly since several members had the good sense to introduce a new, or revived, subject and I was going to make my final remarks in PMs; but I decided that since I'm admitting defeat and conceding that quite a few comments posted on the subject have not only demolished my arguments but have provided this old fogey with some valuable insight on modern women, it's only fair that I do so as publicly as I offended. I herewith acknowledge and commend Sparteye, of troy, caradea, Brandon, Flatlander and AnnaStrophic, whose responses are posted above.
I suppose that having once, a very long time ago now, been a college student in need of tmeporary work to help pay expenses, and living as I do in a city with thousands of students in a dozen or more colleges and universities, it should have occurred to me that a young woman might, with propriety and good sense, accept employment at Hooters or in a similar situation. She might also well believe that the offer of a new "Toyota" was genuine, especially if it was verbal and not written or she didn't think she needed to look at a written offer. The story quoted didn't say anything about this; certainly if "new Toyota" was included in a written announcement, then there was fraud, possibly of a criminal nature.
Anyway, ladies and others, I accept your corrections. I certainly hope that no one supposes that I have, in the last 25 years at least, shared the male chauvinist notions that Helen and Sparteye very properly rant about; my wife took care of that. If I have been somewhat naif regarding what modern young women of intellect and integrity may be willing to undertake (besides working heavy construction jobs, or in other jobs once the exclusive domain of men), then you have been a source of enlightenment and delight. And this really is my last word on the subject. [Cross-my-heart-and-hope-to-die e'con] Unless some of you want to have another go in the chat room, if we ever get together there again.
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That's a handsome statement, BYB, and one that reiterates the magic of this board, where we can all expect to have our presumptions challenged in an enlivening manner. Can't find a way of saying that without a creep of smugness - but what the hell, you are all good company.
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Hmmm, I missed this one. We were talking to a waitress a couple of weeks ago who makes $600 per week, mostly in tips. I don't think she takes any of her clothes off, either. Not to be sneezed at!
The idiot also known as Capfka ...
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under the heading ENGINEERS it simply said
see Boring
Here in Oregon there's a town named Boring. Until recently, as one entered town, one was greeted by a sign proclaming, "Boring Gospel Hall." Ah, truth in advertising!
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makes $600 per week, mostly in tips. I don't think she takes any of her clothes off, either. Not to be sneezed at!
So what does she take... oh, never mind!
truth in advertising
I think I have mentioned elsewhere the Kent village with a name pronounced by locals to rhyme with ooze but spelled to appear like a rhyme with moose: the sign on the village hall read strangely to visitors' eyes...
LOOSE WOMENS INSTITUTE
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Of course, there is now in the news discussion of the couple who has offered to give a corporate name to their as-yet-unborn child in return for a mere $500,000 gratuity. I can see this ten years down the road: "Can anyone give me an example of irony? Yes, Trojan?"
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Dear TEd: did the couple get a gratuity or a settlement of a claim for product failure?
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did the couple get a gratuity or a settlement of a claim for product failure?
How delicate of you to say "gratuity", rather than "tip".
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did the couple get a gratuity or a settlement of a claim for product failure?
How delicate of you to say "gratuity", rather than "tip".
(Edit: sorry, folks. I managed to post this same message three times. Dittograph and re-dittograph. Ah, the silliness of youth!)
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