tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post4528726236150686706..comments2023-06-01T05:55:51.210-07:00Comments on DUNHAVEN PLACE: I'll Be Your Friend Dave Barry!!Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12660156433881882098noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-27616006312172263212010-04-04T19:34:33.125-07:002010-04-04T19:34:33.125-07:00You pose a great question: do comedians have any f...You pose a great question: do comedians have any friends.<br /><br />I love Dave Barry & the funny people so much, those who are willing to poke fun at themselves even, to draw out a smile, a laugh, a nod.<br /><br />I used to blog in a tad bit more humorous vein, and offended a few people as well. (Methinks they had thin skin to begin with but that's another tale for another day.) In the end, I removed all related posts that offended and haven't come back around to tackle the hot topic again.<br /><br />I think that people can become offended at the smallest thing, as was related in a story in General Conference today (the to-be Elder who received his mission call with his name spelled incorrectly).<br /><br />Ahhh, such is life. To live and try not to offend, while trying to live fully, all the while.<br />(sigh)*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-87045320171842869432010-03-25T14:03:32.684-07:002010-03-25T14:03:32.684-07:00Very interesting post. It kind of seems like blog...Very interesting post. It kind of seems like blogs are a place where we try to figure out who we are and who we want to be portrayed as (not grammatically correct, but I don't care). I really don't get why people get offended. But I think you should just be yourself and not care about the haters.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913479841360204974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-73090437373375670602010-03-25T00:28:03.729-07:002010-03-25T00:28:03.729-07:00I used to be really sarcastic (learned it in order...I used to be really sarcastic (learned it in order to survive in my highly sarcastic family). It's probably why I love Dave Barry and Jerry Seinfeld. I guess I've mellowed with age... that and I've realized there's so much of my life that's just plain funny and I don't have to add sarcasm. Funny thing is, the only people I've ever received emails from for something I've written on my blog are family members. Go figure!Cindy Garber Iversonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543940998038589239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-17534284989349016022010-03-23T14:12:55.003-07:002010-03-23T14:12:55.003-07:00I have loved you from day one. People choose to ta...I have loved you from day one. People choose to take offense. We can't stop them. It is their flaw not ours. We must not stop being ourselves because we feel we might offend someone. It is their choice.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05307046011093010582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-54612193549044209432010-03-23T12:53:38.787-07:002010-03-23T12:53:38.787-07:00You're such a hoot.
Personally, I think there...You're such a hoot.<br /><br />Personally, I think there's no point in being offended unless the person MEANT to offend you.<br /><br />And the fact that my WIP is a comedy suddenly has me nervous...Kimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-21416314338261860722010-03-23T08:22:25.158-07:002010-03-23T08:22:25.158-07:00If you don't offend someone you are "wish...If you don't offend someone you are "wishy washy", "fickle" or the worst of all bloggy insults "not being authentic" .... and then nobody reads your stuff. Those who get the most from your writing are there because they "get" you. So let's get back out there and start offending some people!Banteringblondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847077574352295035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-4521502295704870532010-03-21T19:18:15.206-07:002010-03-21T19:18:15.206-07:00I have to weigh in on the never been offended by y...I have to weigh in on the never been offended by you side. And I think you are funny. But I also know what it is like to offend people without trying. I just had a lady go two weeks without talking to me--and being blatantly rude when I tried to talk to her--because of something someone else said that she thought I might be behind, that I actually knew nothing about. Does that make sense? My point being that some poeple just like to take offense, and will do so no matter what--so you really can't concern yourself with that. (Hopefully that wasn't offensive:-)Joy For Your Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377226137595067767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-17370759953276722642010-03-20T20:33:30.944-07:002010-03-20T20:33:30.944-07:00I will be Dave Barry's friend AND Joel Stein&#...I will be Dave Barry's friend AND Joel Stein's. I really like Joel Stein. He was the reason I subscribed to TIME magazine for a while. Solely for his humor and wit.<br /><br />And, of course, I'll be your friend, too.<br /><br />I just don't understand these people who must take offense at everything. Must be hard, having no sense of humor.Lara Neveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351324888724799014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-22092801830490553862010-03-20T14:00:04.695-07:002010-03-20T14:00:04.695-07:00Sometimes, I say things just because they're f...Sometimes, I say things just because they're funny.<br /><br />Sometimes it gets me in trouble.<br /><br />But usually, because things tumble out of me before I've had chance to think, I laugh and apologise and the world forgives me.<br /><br />Some comedians I would love to spend time with. Others, it seems like a terrifying prospect. Depends on the humour, and the personality that comes through.Rachel Cotterillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969719330048416996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-57613993720459822152010-03-19T10:03:10.120-07:002010-03-19T10:03:10.120-07:00Really? You? Offensive?
Hmm. Haven't see...Really? You? Offensive? <br /><br />Hmm. Haven't seen it. I've only seen your adorable, loveable, hilarious self. <br /><br />And how goes Ms. D 2?Dedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155503562900208564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-83133142995580240792010-03-19T08:25:16.802-07:002010-03-19T08:25:16.802-07:00Ha ha Miss Heidi, I lub this post. And I hear you....Ha ha Miss Heidi, I lub this post. And I hear you. <br /><br />First of all, I can't imagine you ever offending anyone and getting a nasty comment or email. I also can't imagine Kristina P. not getting a nasty comment or email. She is stinkin' heelarious and goes for the jugular. But I'm impressed that she lets people know and read her posts before she publishes them. Good on her. <br /><br />Just be yourself. Who cares. Say what you need to say, tastefully. <br /><br />LUB YOU!The Crash Test Dummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16893801583172018597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-26065248695614767742010-03-19T02:16:08.251-07:002010-03-19T02:16:08.251-07:00This is a whole world that I kind of don't rea...This is a whole world that I kind of don't really get. I know I am very sarcastic in real life (because people tell me) but I don't have any idea what or how much comes out when I write on my blog. I just don't understand getting offended unless someone is obviously making a jab at someone's weakness and you can tell it's mean spirited. I almost never see that, though. <br /><br />The only opposition I've ever had to my sense of humor is when I'm talking to someone and say something silly or sarcastic and they start explaining the issue to me as if I must misunderstand something, or they've taken me completely seriously. <br /><br />Anyway, I think humor is the best thing ever (practically) and hate that for some people it ends up being a negative thing. Sheesh.LisAwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03299284773832500834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-21597047869855465332010-03-18T20:52:22.924-07:002010-03-18T20:52:22.924-07:00If it makes you feel better, you have never once c...If it makes you feel better, you have never once come even close to offending me. <br /><br />Neither has Dave Barry, for that matter! :)Rachel Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14426183215612921121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-88410392557175539962010-03-18T18:32:14.028-07:002010-03-18T18:32:14.028-07:00Sheeeesh, whats up with people. I like sarcastic....Sheeeesh, whats up with people. I like sarcastic...and witty. <br />laugh more<br />critize lesswendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619293936418976914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-11876339821233047122010-03-18T16:41:28.643-07:002010-03-18T16:41:28.643-07:00I believe people are offended by me because I am n...I believe people are offended by me because I am not funny enough. But no one has emailed me on the issue (so I guess I'm okay). <br /><br />Heidi, I don't think I could be offended by you. You are such a great woman and so funny! =)Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-22521058199818113872010-03-18T13:34:56.805-07:002010-03-18T13:34:56.805-07:00I'm coming at this from a slightly different d...I'm coming at this from a slightly different direction, Heidi,but I've arrived at the same truck stop on the road of life--where I'm kind of over people being offended.<br /><br />I was a bishop for a few years and used to worry about offending people. And then I realized it was always the same people and they were always offended. Neh. Now I really don't care. <br /><br />Keep that razor sharp wit honed and that tongue in your cheek (just be careful not to cut yourself)Braden Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08543019025938404436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-47274184952299861902010-03-18T13:33:43.862-07:002010-03-18T13:33:43.862-07:00Well, I think you're funny! And you can insul...Well, I think you're funny! And you can insult me all you want. Maybe. A little.<br /><br />Or no...<br /><br />By the way, you're not making fun of people who eat tuna, are you? Because that would be really offensive.<br /><br />P.S. Is is bad that I wish my in-laws thought twice before coming to stay at my house? Or thrice? Or just decided to stay home?Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18270661693698065581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-81496794867889050782010-03-18T12:52:21.993-07:002010-03-18T12:52:21.993-07:00Oh Heidi,
I think you are funny. I also love Joel...Oh Heidi, <br />I think you are funny. I also love Joel Stein and Dave Barry AND Jerry Seinfeld, oh and Jon Stewart.<br /><br />It's true that sometimes humor is harder to translate in writing than in person, something I worry about quite often having a horribly sarcastic sense of humor myself. I think I do have a harder time making friends, people don't always know how to take me. Even making fun of yourself makes some people uncomfortable, perhaps because they see themselves in the jokes. On the other hand, the friends I do have are pretty funny people. <br /><br />I've considered giving up sarcasm, or at least cutting back, and I do try to tone it down with some people (unfortunatly those are usually the ones who really spark my forked tongue)but it's hard. I feel naked without my shield of wit.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/12766551678969367257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-57334505788306916082010-03-18T12:19:08.107-07:002010-03-18T12:19:08.107-07:00I've never had anyone complain to me and I GUE...I've never had anyone complain to me and I GUESS some of my posts COULD be construed as snarky. I guess. Maybe. <br /><br />Okay, they are.<br /><br />What befuddles me is someone who would stop and take the time to 1) be offended and 2) tell you about it. <br /><br />I'm sad for them that they don't have anything better to do.Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-52625512130245577602010-03-18T11:55:59.320-07:002010-03-18T11:55:59.320-07:00Rebecca--I have been pondering the extra special i...Rebecca--I have been pondering the extra special inscription already. : )Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660156433881882098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-33930317650384817762010-03-18T11:47:21.343-07:002010-03-18T11:47:21.343-07:00Wow. That picture kinda freaked me out a bit!
Bu...Wow. That picture kinda freaked me out a bit!<br /><br />But I'm not offended. :)<br /><br />Heidi, I've never once been the slightest offended by you. I adore you and love you!<br /><br />(Got the email, btw. James wants to know what we can do to get an extra special inscription, haha. :D I'll write back probably tonight!)Rebecca Blevinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378726097105313400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-13822769045837962382010-03-18T11:04:57.145-07:002010-03-18T11:04:57.145-07:00I'm so sorry that people took offense..I mean,...I'm so sorry that people took offense..I mean, really, what is there problem? I try to use sarcasm from time to time, so far I don't think I have offended anyone....YETLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904475961832992495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-72323386994289659712010-03-18T10:23:41.099-07:002010-03-18T10:23:41.099-07:00Kazzy--you bring up a good point. In person, it i...Kazzy--you bring up a good point. In person, it is harder to take offense. Flat words on a screen seem more forceful and hard. It makes it easier for people to take offense. Pam--thanks, but you all live so far away. Bummer.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660156433881882098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-6974768668202476882010-03-18T10:18:12.558-07:002010-03-18T10:18:12.558-07:00It's that whole apostate thing--they can leave...It's that whole apostate thing--they can leave you, but they can't leave you alone. But don't let the few spoil it for the many. Most of us love your humor, Heidi.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015651593178985156.post-19318839518880786652010-03-18T10:17:47.960-07:002010-03-18T10:17:47.960-07:00Hey, I can be pretty funny in person, but don'...Hey, I can be pretty funny in person, but don't expect it in my writing. I am just not clever enough. Plus, I like having friends. It makes me happy.Kazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411131948607000725noreply@blogger.com