What is the dumbest question you have heard or been asked?
March 7th, 2011 at 1:11:07 PM
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I thought I had heard it all. Then today I see a clip of a union supporter in Wisconsin confronting a supporter of Gov Walker and the union man demands of the other individual "WHY DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO YOUR MONEY?" when the Walker man is saying he wants a say in how his tax dollars are spent.
March 7th, 2011 at 1:43:49 PM
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That's not a stupid question.
Oh, it's wrong, and it reveals a lot of interesting assumptions, but it's perfectly consistent with socialist politics.
Oh, it's wrong, and it reveals a lot of interesting assumptions, but it's perfectly consistent with socialist politics.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
March 7th, 2011 at 4:41:54 PM
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Quote: timberjimI thought I had heard it all. Then today I see a clip of a union supporter in Wisconsin confronting a supporter of Gov Walker and the union man demands of the other individual "WHY DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO YOUR MONEY?" when the Walker man is saying he wants a say in how his tax dollars are spent.
I'll flip this around and say what the dumbest answer to a question I asked was. Person was applying for an unsecured, personal loan. We are required by law to ask the loan purpose.
her: "I'd like to apply for a personal loan"
me: "We can take your application. I need to ask the reason for the loan, what do you need the funds for?"
her: "I need to pay to file my personal bankruptcy, and also I want to get some new furniture."
Sometimes I wonder how such people know enough to breathe.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
March 7th, 2011 at 5:22:42 PM
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Well, the newly bankrupt are great credit risks ... No Chapter 7 for another seven years.
The fact that she will not pay for the furniture doesn't matter to the loan company advancing the funds.
Now letting you know she is unable to pay her bills and will enmesh you in paperwork for her scheduled debt... that is fairly stupid. Why didn't she just say 'mainly furniture' or something.
And heck, a loan? While payment of the filing fee is required, its a rather modest sum and that is all she would need. No need to take out a loan for it.
The fact that she will not pay for the furniture doesn't matter to the loan company advancing the funds.
Now letting you know she is unable to pay her bills and will enmesh you in paperwork for her scheduled debt... that is fairly stupid. Why didn't she just say 'mainly furniture' or something.
And heck, a loan? While payment of the filing fee is required, its a rather modest sum and that is all she would need. No need to take out a loan for it.
March 7th, 2011 at 5:27:34 PM
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Social/cultural ignorance.
her: 'Scuse me, can you give me directions to the reservation?
me: Sure, you're here.
her: (pauses, looks around) Umm...where are the Indians?
me: (extends hand and smiles) Nice to meet you.
her: But where are the tee-pees!?
me: (sigh) No tee-pees, we had Longhouse. Like, 200 years ago. We have houses now.
her: (exasperated) Pfft. Thanks. (walks off)
I'm still curious as to what she expected.
her: 'Scuse me, can you give me directions to the reservation?
me: Sure, you're here.
her: (pauses, looks around) Umm...where are the Indians?
me: (extends hand and smiles) Nice to meet you.
her: But where are the tee-pees!?
me: (sigh) No tee-pees, we had Longhouse. Like, 200 years ago. We have houses now.
her: (exasperated) Pfft. Thanks. (walks off)
I'm still curious as to what she expected.
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March 7th, 2011 at 6:07:55 PM
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Quote: timberjimI thought I had heard it all. Then today I see a clip of a union supporter in Wisconsin confronting a supporter of Gov Walker and the union man demands of the other individual "WHY DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO YOUR MONEY?" when the Walker man is saying he wants a say in how his tax dollars are spent.
Keeping in mind that "News" clips are highly edited to portray the most controversial sentiment possible.
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March 7th, 2011 at 9:14:00 PM
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Quote: Wavy70Keeping in mind that "News" clips are highly edited to portray the most controversial sentiment possible.
Listen to the whole conversation (youtube) and this statement may have been the brightest thing this moron said. I completely agree that anyone that accepts news clips as facts is out of touch. Always research anything you are interested in to find the whole (real) story.
March 8th, 2011 at 4:17:23 AM
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Quote: FleaStiffWell, the newly bankrupt are great credit risks ... No Chapter 7 for another seven years.
The fact that she will not pay for the furniture doesn't matter to the loan company advancing the funds.
Now letting you know she is unable to pay her bills and will enmesh you in paperwork for her scheduled debt... that is fairly stupid. Why didn't she just say 'mainly furniture' or something.
And heck, a loan? While payment of the filing fee is required, its a rather modest sum and that is all she would need. No need to take out a loan for it.
The newly bankrupt are, but remember, she would be borrowing this money BEFORE she filed, making it part of the discharge.
BTW: Here is No 2:
me: "I can't give you the loan, you have a collection."
him" That is not my fault, should be removed."
me: "Why?"
him: "Well, it was for a fancy watch but the watch was stolen. So I called the company and said they need to remove the debt because it was stolen since I am not going to pay for something I don't have anymore."
We actually had a list of this stuff we kept and passed around.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
March 8th, 2011 at 5:01:36 AM
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Gambling related:
In poker leagues, they generally chip-up as soon as the a small chip is no longer needed for the blinds. I.E. When the blinds go from 50/100 to 100/200, the 25 chips are removed.
A good 20% of the time, immediately after finishing the chip-up, someone will ask, "Are the blinds still 50/100?" or "Did the blinds go up?"
Not gambling related:
I occasionally get a booth at bridal shows. FYI: A bridal show is one where a ton of brides come in, visit a lot of vendors such as myself, and sample the food available from that venue
So I'm there, with my complete sound system, playing nice wedding cocktail hour type background music, standing in front of my signs describing my Wedding Entertainment service, talking to brides about their wedding and how I can entertain for their wedding reception and how I do things different from other wedding DJs, etc.
One woman, whom I assume is the mother of a bride, waits for her chance to ask a question: "Do you do weddings?"
In poker leagues, they generally chip-up as soon as the a small chip is no longer needed for the blinds. I.E. When the blinds go from 50/100 to 100/200, the 25 chips are removed.
A good 20% of the time, immediately after finishing the chip-up, someone will ask, "Are the blinds still 50/100?" or "Did the blinds go up?"
Not gambling related:
I occasionally get a booth at bridal shows. FYI: A bridal show is one where a ton of brides come in, visit a lot of vendors such as myself, and sample the food available from that venue
So I'm there, with my complete sound system, playing nice wedding cocktail hour type background music, standing in front of my signs describing my Wedding Entertainment service, talking to brides about their wedding and how I can entertain for their wedding reception and how I do things different from other wedding DJs, etc.
One woman, whom I assume is the mother of a bride, waits for her chance to ask a question: "Do you do weddings?"
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March 8th, 2011 at 7:57:47 AM
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Not a question, but a comment.
When Pope John Paul II died, there was a lot of discussion about his death at the office. Someone brought up the fact that he'd chosen his name to honor his predecessor, John Paul I, who had reigned for a month or so before passing. Somene else said the new Pope, who had not been chosen yet, ought to follow suit and name himself "John Paul II the third."
When Pope John Paul II died, there was a lot of discussion about his death at the office. Someone brought up the fact that he'd chosen his name to honor his predecessor, John Paul I, who had reigned for a month or so before passing. Somene else said the new Pope, who had not been chosen yet, ought to follow suit and name himself "John Paul II the third."
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
March 8th, 2011 at 4:54:09 PM
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Quote: DJTeddyBear
One woman, whom I assume is the mother of a bride, waits for her chance to ask a question: "Do you do weddings?"
In the BJ pit at Sands....
Woman: "Excuse me, is this the casino?"
Dean Martin: "This is the grocery store, the casino is across the street."
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
March 9th, 2011 at 2:21:58 PM
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Were these women, by any chance, blondes?
March 9th, 2011 at 2:43:13 PM
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A slight variation, the stupidist thing I have ever seen is a colleague, when asked by a blind player in our casino "Where are the toilets?" point and reply "over there"
Twice.
Twice.
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March 9th, 2011 at 3:23:29 PM
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Social/cultural ignorance.
her: 'Scuse me, can you give me directions to the reservation?
me: Sure, you're here.
her: (pauses, looks around) Umm...where are the Indians?
me: (extends hand and smiles) Nice to meet you.
her: But where are the tee-pees!?
me: No TeePees. Palefaces come, burn teepees, force us live houses. We get revenge now. We make Palefaces lose money. You stay gamble here, me go now.
her: (Stays and Loses Money)
her: 'Scuse me, can you give me directions to the reservation?
me: Sure, you're here.
her: (pauses, looks around) Umm...where are the Indians?
me: (extends hand and smiles) Nice to meet you.
her: But where are the tee-pees!?
me: No TeePees. Palefaces come, burn teepees, force us live houses. We get revenge now. We make Palefaces lose money. You stay gamble here, me go now.
her: (Stays and Loses Money)
March 10th, 2011 at 6:04:39 PM
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Who's on First?/ Naturally!!
March 10th, 2011 at 8:21:34 PM
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Quote: buzzpaffWho's on First?/ Naturally!!
"I throw the ball to first base and Naturally gets it."
"No! you throw the ball to first base-"
"Then who gets it?"
"Naturally!"
"That's what I'm saying!"
"You're not saying that!"
"I throw the ball to first base-"
"Then Who gets it!"
"He'd better get it!"
I've listened to it so much I've just about memorized it :) Only thing baseball was ever good for.
"Just tell me who's pitching!"
"Now, listen. Who is not pitching. Who is on-"
"I'll break your arm if you say who's on first!"
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
March 10th, 2011 at 8:33:47 PM
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Worked for AT&T and often had to call NY City offices for help. Standard answer to most questions was Third Base
March 11th, 2011 at 5:28:05 AM
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Quote: buzzpaffWho's on First?/ Naturally!!
I will always remember working with a girl who had never heard that bit and one dude and me kind of doing it and everytime she said, "who" we would relpy that he was on first. Poor girl didn't know why we were laughing so hard.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
March 11th, 2011 at 6:42:54 AM
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Only bit even close to Who's on first was Reverend Jim on TAXI taking his driver's test. He was whispering to co-workers " What does a flashing yellow light mean? and they were replying " slow down". All while trying to avoid being caught helping him. Each time Jim repeated the question he slowed down. Finally asking WWWW---HHHHH---AAAA---TTTTT DDDD -OOOO-EEEE=SSSS etc LOL
Anybody got any others. I realize all will pale in comparison to Who's on First. It was even in Rainman. Card counting and who's on first! What a combination
Anybody got any others. I realize all will pale in comparison to Who's on First. It was even in Rainman. Card counting and who's on first! What a combination
March 12th, 2011 at 6:01:06 AM
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Quote: buzzpaffOnly bit even close to Who's on first was Reverend Jim on TAXI taking his driver's test. He was whispering to co-workers " What does a flashing yellow light mean? and they were replying " slow down". All while trying to avoid being caught helping him. Each time Jim repeated the question he slowed down. Finally asking WWWW---HHHHH---AAAA---TTTTT DDDD -OOOO-EEEE=SSSS etc LOL
Anybody got any others. I realize all will pale in comparison to Who's on First. It was even in Rainman. Card counting and who's on first! What a combination
I have one like that, and in real life. I was working as a title clearer, our company did 40 or so states. Some states we did not do because of licensing issues, mostly out west. So I get a file from Oklahoma, which I rarely if ever saw. No co-worker could verify if we did files in Oklahoma. So I email my boss, "Do we clear OK files?"
His reply, "Yes, you are doing a good job, why do you ask?"
Later he said he realized what I meant.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
March 15th, 2011 at 10:48:36 AM
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Quote: AZDuffmanThe newly bankrupt are, but remember, she would be borrowing this money BEFORE she filed, making it part of the discharge.
BTW: Here is No 2:
me: "I can't give you the loan, you have a collection."
him" That is not my fault, should be removed."
me: "Why?"
him: "Well, it was for a fancy watch but the watch was stolen. So I called the company and said they need to remove the debt because it was stolen since I am not going to pay for something I don't have anymore."
We actually had a list of this stuff we kept and passed around.
From when i worked at Verizon:
Her: "I need to buy 8 phones for my new business!"
Me: "Great! What are you going to be doing?"
Her: "I'm opening a Mail Boxes Etc. at XXXX University Avenue!"
Me: "Isn't there already an MBE at XXXX University Avenue."
Her: "Huh?"
Me: "Yeah, we're at YYYY University avenue right now. I can see that MBE out the window behind you."
Her: "OK, but I just need the 8 phones for my new business. Here's all the info. (presents info for actual MBE across the street) Can I see some phones?"
Me: "Hang on a sec. (walk to back room, call MBE, call police, grab demo phones) OK, Let's look at some phones. Feel free to take your time..."
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
March 15th, 2011 at 3:55:35 PM
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Gambler #1: "What hand did you have?"
Gambler #2: "Pair of eights."
Gambler #1: "Were they suited?"
Gambler #2: "Pair of eights."
Gambler #1: "Were they suited?"
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
March 15th, 2011 at 5:01:03 PM
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Quote: teddysGambler #1: "What hand did you have?"
Gambler #2: "Pair of eights."
Gambler #1: "Were they suited?"
I wonder, if someone set up a side bet for suited pairs in any single-deck game, do you think people would play it?
Yes, I realize no gaming comission or equivalent body would let it stand. And even if they did the lawsuits would fly.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
March 15th, 2011 at 6:58:40 PM
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I seem to recall an old western film in which a gambler reported that his full house had lost to a pair of sixes. He explained that the pair of sixes had pearl handles.
July 23rd, 2011 at 7:45:34 PM
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Hmmm, good question.
I read this on a forum a few months back >> "I've noticed the 13 & 36 have been hitting alot. Does this mean I'm an AP (cough) pro and I can take down the casino!?"
Ken
I read this on a forum a few months back >> "I've noticed the 13 & 36 have been hitting alot. Does this mean I'm an AP (cough) pro and I can take down the casino!?"
Ken
July 25th, 2011 at 9:53:34 PM
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"4 year math degree guy vs. 15 years experienced gambler"
The phrase, "4 year math degree guy" and the following questions were
poorly written, amsuing and absurd. Several of us had a good laugh about the queston. I wonder if he refers to a Dr. as a "Several year college like degree med guy"?
The phrase, "4 year math degree guy" and the following questions were
poorly written, amsuing and absurd. Several of us had a good laugh about the queston. I wonder if he refers to a Dr. as a "Several year college like degree med guy"?
July 26th, 2011 at 8:12:33 PM
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Quote: Keyser"4 year math degree guy vs. 15 years experienced gambler"
The phrase, "4 year math degree guy" and the following questions were
poorly written, amsuing and absurd. Several of us had a good laugh about the queston. I wonder if he refers to a Dr. as a "Several year college like degree med guy"?
Always a way out for the cowards. Pick apart the question, THAT WAY.......you're off the hook. (ROFL) Whats new at GG buddy? (lol)
Ken
July 28th, 2011 at 10:02:48 AM
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Stepmother: Would you like something to drink?
Me: Yes, I'll have a gin and tonic with three limes please.
Stepmother: Well, ok, but how do you fit the limes in the glass?
Me: Yes, I'll have a gin and tonic with three limes please.
Stepmother: Well, ok, but how do you fit the limes in the glass?
July 28th, 2011 at 11:17:17 AM
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At the Art Institute of Chicago, with wie and child, 2009, I walked through an exhibit of little minuature houses, all decorated, very nicely, in displays.
Ater spending about 30 minutes in the displays with my daughter and wife, being generally bored, I see a sign for a dollhouse exhibit and think to myself, "daughter would really like to see that!"
I say, to the volunteer worker, after leaving the said exhibit, "Where are the dollhouses?"
Worker rolls her eyes. Apparently, I couldn't connect the fact that the little miniature houses were dollhouses.
My daughter still makes fun of me to this day about that. Duh.
But I highly recommend the Art Institute of Chicago. See the Reniors. See the dollhouses. And then, ask to see them again.
Duh.
Ater spending about 30 minutes in the displays with my daughter and wife, being generally bored, I see a sign for a dollhouse exhibit and think to myself, "daughter would really like to see that!"
I say, to the volunteer worker, after leaving the said exhibit, "Where are the dollhouses?"
Worker rolls her eyes. Apparently, I couldn't connect the fact that the little miniature houses were dollhouses.
My daughter still makes fun of me to this day about that. Duh.
But I highly recommend the Art Institute of Chicago. See the Reniors. See the dollhouses. And then, ask to see them again.
Duh.
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