Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 I grew up surrounded by people that used those phrases routinely, and I'm sad to say it took a while to get the right perspective. Waterloo was pretty damn homogenous, and concommittantly stupid, and that's just infectious. It's one of those things that I despair over, watching humanity in action.We had an interesting time trying to sort out just what to do with "Jew's harp". Can any musicologists here set that one straight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 We had an interesting time trying to sort out just what to do with "Jew's harp". Can any musicologists here set that one straight?From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jew%27s_harpThe Jew's harp is one of the oldest musical instruments in the world. It is also sometimes called a jaw harp or juice harp, among other names, and has no particular connection with Jews or Judaism.I don't particularly like the phrase, so usually just call it thattwangytwangythingthatgetscoveredinspittle.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Theres also a guild...http://www.jewsharpguild.org/history.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 I was discussing with one of my students the question of whether or not the following statement is racist:"Jewish people are cool."What do all you drunkards think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 I know I'm not a drunkard, but I think it really comes down a factual test. I think if you gave every Jewish person a thermometer, you'd find that your statement is not universally true. If the statement indicates an untrue or unverifiable fact that generalizes about a group (and it is always questionable whether Jews are a "race") then it is racist or at least an untrue generalization about an identifiable group, which amounts to the same thing; in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 In that case, I apologetically take it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 I was discussing with one of my students the question of whether or not the following statement is racist:"Jewish people are cool."What do all you drunkards think?Well..I very well may be a "drunkard", but to me, cool people are just that, cool people. No matter the race/religion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Well, I didn't say that cool people are Jewish, so yeah, I think our statements aren't mutually exclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_rawk Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 I'm a drunkard. I'll bite.It is most certainly racist. It attributes a particular (ill-defined, at that) quality or characteristic universally to one narrowly defined group (race) of people. You can't get more textbook than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoulia Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Drunken Deb = A good timeDrunken Deb typing = priceless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Well, I didn't say that cool people are Jewish, so yeah, I think our statements aren't mutually exclusive.haha, now that I re-read your statement, I see mine makes no sense in relation to yours... damn speed reading books... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 In that case, I apologetically take it back. You do, however, have explicit permission to tell anyone you like that "StoneMtn is cool". It may or may not be true, but I won't object to you saying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Losing the particular into the collective is the greatest crime I think the human mind commits against itself and all who it comes into contact with. That said, I'm all for propagating the message that StoneMtn is cool . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timouse Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 ok, dave's drunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveThe Owl Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 See, this is why I love the Sanctuary. A thread about inebriation can so quickly develop into one about identity. Gaw-damn! That's so cool.Toss-up, where to go tonight: shul or the Manx... Hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 You and yer sixth sense . Last day of work today! Bring it on!! (i.e., it has been brought on since I got home, and let it continue to be so for as long as these eyes stay open). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 officially, I've been on my way since about 3:45 today. Thanks SUNNY Spark St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Talking about Drunk!There is a band playing here tonight at The Wild Stallion SAloon called Too Drunk To Fish!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 CRAP!I forgot I was supposed to be in Kingston for a gig!Oh well. They will do better without me anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Perhaps they will be able to fish without you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykorey Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 I just got back from ghost town and am really drunk I can type (maybe) BUT having trouble reading not sure what this post is about but it seems to apply to me (maybe)rock and roll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 If you can fish then you are still ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 WHO'S DRUNK??? MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 I'm enjoying Tom Petty at Bonnaroo.Rock and roll is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 (edited) ^^^ me tooooooshooshhooooo Edited June 17, 2006 by Guest to add the much need shooshhoooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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