Sorry I don't consider this funny. Family violence is the leading cause of homelessness and these senseless jokes just make a mockery of violence against women. I think you need to be a bit more responsible in the type of jokes you feature.
 
Years ago my uncle Adrien blind folded me and then said give your finger and tell me which part of my head you are touching ,unbeknown to me he had taken a mandarine which he put to one of his eyes and pulling my finger to his eye ,he made go through the mandarin and screamed Jacques you have poked my eye out !To this dayI remember this awful feeling of my eye going into ”eye” ,I was 10 years old !
 
Sorry I don't consider this funny. Family violence is the leading cause of homelessness and these senseless jokes just make a mockery of violence against women. I think you need to be a bit more responsible in the type of jokes you feature.
Is that a joke Gilly. It might be considered by some as being funnier than the original.
 
Here in Australia, it's lying not laying. And the people who post these are journos'?
If we are going to get picky on spellings, grammar, writing and pronunciation, pray tell why do you have an apostrophe after the word journos?

It has, of late, become extremely common in Australia to put the apostrophe in the wrong place when referring to the possessive of a word and also the plural of a word. Correct spelling and grammar have gone out the window even with people of our generation, the ones responding here at SDC. Schools do not seem to be teaching any grammar these days. Another very misused word is ‘their’ which is substituted with ‘there’ and vice versa. A sorry state of affairs indeed.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Granny*Deb
If we are going to get picky on spellings, grammar, writing and pronunciation, pray tell why do you have an apostrophe after the word journos?

It has, of late, become extremely common in Australia to put the apostrophe in the wrong place when referring to the possessive of a word and also the plural of a word. Correct spelling and grammar have gone out the window even with people of our generation, the ones responding here at SDC. Schools do not seem to be teaching any grammar these days. Another very misused word is ‘their’ which is substituted with ‘there’ and vice versa. A sorry state of affairs indeed.
Hmm.... Sorry Teach, I even have a degree in English and English Comprehension.
These days, I couldn't care less if it is correct or not. If the spellcheck doesn't activate then stuff it .. It can stay
Next week I will bring you an Apple so I get a better report..
 
  • Haha
Reactions: Defiant540
Years ago my uncle Adrien blind folded me and then said give your finger and tell me which part of my head you are touching ,unbeknown to me he had taken a mandarine which he put to one of his eyes and pulling my finger to his eye ,he made go through the mandarin and screamed Jacques you have poked my eye out !To this dayI remember this awful feeling of my eye going into ”eye” ,I was 10 years old !
Your uncle had a weird sense of humour.
 
If we are going to get picky on spellings, grammar, writing and pronunciation, pray tell why do you have an apostrophe after the word journos?

It has, of late, become extremely common in Australia to put the apostrophe in the wrong place when referring to the possessive of a word and also the plural of a word. Correct spelling and grammar have gone out the window even with people of our generation, the ones responding here at SDC. Schools do not seem to be teaching any grammar these days. Another very misused word is ‘their’ which is substituted with ‘there’ and vice versa. A sorry state of affairs indeed.
My husband tells me I am the spelling police and I must admit incorrect spelling irks me.
In saying that, I , and I'm sure most other SDC members read our daily news for pleasure and not a grammar or spelling lesson.
 
Hmm.... Sorry Teach, I even have a degree in English and English Comprehension.
These days, I couldn't care less if it is correct or not. If the spellcheck doesn't activate then stuff it .. It can stay
Next week I will bring you an Apple so I get a better report..
No need for the apple, they are my least favourite fruit! Oh, I’m so glad to hear you say you have the Degree in English but very disappointed that you cannot be bothered to use it. Spell checks (of American English and other Americanisms) are part of the reason people do not speak properly these days.

And my general comment was also to those who haven’t learned correct grammar and spelling and have become so sloppy in speech and written work these days. We also have to stop following American English. It’s this sloppiness that becomes habit and then language deteriorates never to return to correctness.
 

Join the conversation

News, deals, games, and bargains for Aussies over 60. From everyday expenses like groceries and eating out, to electronics, fashion and travel, the club is all about helping you make your money go further.

Seniors Discount Club

The SDC searches for the best deals, discounts, and bargains for Aussies over 60. From everyday expenses like groceries and eating out, to electronics, fashion and travel, the club is all about helping you make your money go further.
  1. New members
  2. Jokes & fun
  3. Photography
  4. Nostalgia / Yesterday's Australia
  5. Food and Lifestyle
  6. Money Saving Hacks
  7. Offtopic / Everything else

Latest Articles

  • We believe that retirement should be a time to relax and enjoy life, not worry about money. That's why we're here to help our members make the most of their retirement years. If you're over 60 and looking for ways to save money, connect with others, and have a laugh, we’d love to have you aboard.
  • Advertise with us

User Menu

Enjoyed Reading our Story?

  • Share this forum to your loved ones.
Change Weather Postcode×
Change Petrol Postcode×