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my wife insisted that we watch the old Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer show that she bought the other day. It's the one from 30 years or so ago with the voice of Burl Ives as the singing snowman, remember it? I hadn't seen it in a long, long time, nor had my wife.
Well, in my opinion, that show couldn't be made or would not be allowed to be made today. You want to see bigotry and racism at its worst? Watch Rudolph. As soon as he's exposed for being a red nosed reindeer he's banned from everything. He's chastised by everyone, from his peers all the way up to Santa himself. Santa even tells Rudolphs Dad that he should be ashamed of himself, thereby making the whole Rudolph family outcasts. The pressure is so intense that Rudolph finally has to run away from it all with another outcast, an elf that doesn't like to make toys and wants to be a dentist instead.
All I could think about was Gordon and what his opinion of it would be. Gordon, if you get a chance, please watch it. I'm sure that it'll make your holiday season but just so you know, I reviewed all of the credits in slow motion and George Bush wasn't mentioned. I don't think he had a hand in this one.
10of13
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LOL? Up? I have my kids watch it every year! they love it...AND? I agree with some of your thoughts...BUT? The thing my kids get out of it? Is even a "mis-fit" has a place in this world...and can even be needed! Not always bad to be different...
Jenna
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So funny Up!!! I love Rudolph!!! It just goes to show ya if everyone gives you crap for being different someday you can comeback & be a hero!!!
(personally, after I came back & they loved me I'd tell them to kiss my fuzzy tail)
bdgee
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You don't shave it?
Jenna
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EEEWWWW bdgee......you a dirty boy!!!
Gordon Bennett
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Has there ever been a stronger case for affirmative action?
Upside
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quote:Originally posted by Gordon Bennett: Has there ever been a stronger case for affirmative action?
I just took a look at our EEO statement on our employment applications. It doesn't mention non-toy making elves or reindeer with off-colored noses. I'm not too worried about the reindeer part but do you think I should update it to avoid a potential lawsuit from an elf?
Gordon Bennett
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I think you should do whatever helps you sleep at night, Upside.
bdgee
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quote:Originally posted by Jenna: EEEWWWW bdgee......you a dirty boy!!!
Hey!
It wasn't me that ask for smotchie of the privates!
The Bigfoot
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I imagine you'd need a wax. Shaving the hiney would be a bit awkward.
jordanreed
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maybe i could help?
Upside
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quote:Originally posted by jordanreed: maybe i could help?
I started the thread, I have rights of first refusal to anyone needing help shaving/waxing their backside. Don't worry Jordan, you can help Bigfoot if he asks for it. What a job that'd be, he's probably got his full winter pelt by now.
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