One time, when I was maybe eleven, my family was setting off fireworks for the 4th of July (which until recently were illegal in New York State). After an hour or so, we saw a cop car driving up a few miles away, and most of us decided to quietly put the fireworks away in the basement for the night. My aunt derided us with “what kind of men are you?!” for several minutes, until my uncle snapped “You wanna see ’em so bad, do it yourself.” It didn’t stop her from whining for the rest of the night, but it taught me a valuable lesson.
Lots to like. 1) Pointless Point. 2) Milo clucking like a chicken. 3) Opus’s burning waffle. Good choice of food item too. 4) Opus’s floatie. Great idea to go off Pointless Point wearing one of those. 5) Binkley’s lament.
Our village has a bridge that’s high enough for sailboats to pass under. I used to watch kids jumping off, and thought, “I should try that, one day.” I was probably wise not to jump. The kid that did most of the jumping grew up to become a member of Canada’s freestyle ski team.
OK, I’m female and obviously know nothing about such manly activities – but why don’t Binkley and Opus block the way back off the board until MILO jumps? Since he’s the arbiter of manliness and such?
Milo and Binkley remind me of a “manly” slogan, I often heard, during the 1960s. “Rah, rah, ree!, Kick me in the knee! Rah, rah, rutz! Kick me in the uh, other knee!”
Adiraiju about 6 years ago
One time, when I was maybe eleven, my family was setting off fireworks for the 4th of July (which until recently were illegal in New York State). After an hour or so, we saw a cop car driving up a few miles away, and most of us decided to quietly put the fireworks away in the basement for the night. My aunt derided us with “what kind of men are you?!” for several minutes, until my uncle snapped “You wanna see ’em so bad, do it yourself.” It didn’t stop her from whining for the rest of the night, but it taught me a valuable lesson.
Strod about 6 years ago
The sign on the tree says “DON’T”. (In case someone is wondering.)
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 6 years ago
Lots to like. 1) Pointless Point. 2) Milo clucking like a chicken. 3) Opus’s burning waffle. Good choice of food item too. 4) Opus’s floatie. Great idea to go off Pointless Point wearing one of those. 5) Binkley’s lament.
Geophyzz about 6 years ago
Our village has a bridge that’s high enough for sailboats to pass under. I used to watch kids jumping off, and thought, “I should try that, one day.” I was probably wise not to jump. The kid that did most of the jumping grew up to become a member of Canada’s freestyle ski team.
johnec about 6 years ago
No way – there’s snakes in them thar waters!
I remember fondly the Great Snake Hunt – many were lost – some were reclaimed!
Mema Jean about 6 years ago
My cousins’ farm was by a railroad trestle over a creek. We only jumped off it once. The creek wasn’t as deep as we thought.
Omniman about 6 years ago
Stupidity and manliness are not always the same.
Herb L 1954 about 6 years ago
Who put the Ram,in the Rama Lama Ding Dong?
sew-so about 6 years ago
OK, I’m female and obviously know nothing about such manly activities – but why don’t Binkley and Opus block the way back off the board until MILO jumps? Since he’s the arbiter of manliness and such?
Daniel Jacobson about 6 years ago
Milo and Binkley remind me of a “manly” slogan, I often heard, during the 1960s. “Rah, rah, ree!, Kick me in the knee! Rah, rah, rutz! Kick me in the uh, other knee!”
Sisyphos about 6 years ago
You wanna jump, Binkley? Please do! But leave sensible Opus out of it….