tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post3571627891804147435..comments2024-03-28T14:25:25.193-05:00Comments on Althouse: Caption contest!Ann Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01630636239933008807noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-25688356720455135902009-06-05T18:08:37.577-05:002009-06-05T18:08:37.577-05:00MO is too élevé by half.MO is too élevé by half.chickelithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10773887469972534979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-50011411629898162162009-06-04T22:23:23.894-05:002009-06-04T22:23:23.894-05:00Look at M. Obama in her American designers and Nan...Look at M. Obama in her American designers and Nancy in her French.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00614834985000442466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-43497371296179411792009-06-04T20:57:37.687-05:002009-06-04T20:57:37.687-05:00Are you saying that spare ribs have something to d...<i>Are you saying that spare ribs have something to do with the historical denigration of black women?<br /><br /></i>We're taught that Eve was a spare rib -- was that the joke?former law studenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196697206046544350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-78502331350993846462009-06-04T19:59:24.666-05:002009-06-04T19:59:24.666-05:00I have no caption,.
But I do think it would have ...I have no caption,.<br /><br />But I do think it would have been a much nicer photo if either both were standing or both were sitting. As it is now, it is a weird and slightly ominous photo with Michelle hulking over itsy bitsty bird-like shrunken Nancy.Dust Bunny Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13341429444562280127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-48074974288973365732009-06-04T19:34:05.413-05:002009-06-04T19:34:05.413-05:00I liked David's comment: Nancy: "Ronnie, ...I liked David's comment: Nancy: "Ronnie, who is this woman?" <br /><br />Then Pissed Off Hillbilly came up with a good one: "Aren't you the colored woman that used to clean Ronnie's office?"<br /> <br />So, Jeremy, how do you feel about making fun of old people? Heh Also, you don't stand a chance trying to rattle Bissage.Dad Boneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03172007701510004771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-6709566026294785392009-06-04T19:29:04.752-05:002009-06-04T19:29:04.752-05:00Mrs. Obama: Thank you, Nancy, for coming today.
Mr...Mrs. Obama: Thank you, Nancy, for coming today.<br />Mrs. Reagan: Thank you so much, Michele, for inviting me.<br />Mrs. Obama: Now how can we get Barack and Ronnie on Mount Rushmore?<br />Mrs. Reagan: Oh, my.Sorinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235722948567718570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-44632849007827252792009-06-04T19:21:56.958-05:002009-06-04T19:21:56.958-05:00"Aren't you the colored woman that used t..."Aren't you the colored woman that used to clean Ronnie's office?"Mike Ballburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954515742999086566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-45883357166295058892009-06-04T18:54:28.706-05:002009-06-04T18:54:28.706-05:00@Jeremy, you have yet to give an explanation and I...@Jeremy, you have yet to give an explanation and I am starting to wonder if you can.<br /><br />But that’s okay. You’re entitled to your opinion and you don’t have to justify yourself to me. I just thought that maybe you could.<br /><br />By the way, did you figure out the nexus? Could your good friend?<br /><br />Go ahead. Ask her again.<br /><br />You know, it seems we’re really not making much progress here, but stranger things have happened.<br /><br />I’ll check back later.<br /><br />Good luck, once again.<br /><br />P.S. And remember, the issue is whether or not I am a racist, or at least whether my joke was racist. Please do try to maintain your focus!Bissagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04439910009646381418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-43045763598603879722009-06-04T18:31:52.583-05:002009-06-04T18:31:52.583-05:00Bissage - You're silly stab at comedy was raci...Bissage - You're silly stab at comedy was racist and you know it.<br /><br />I sent it along to a good friend asked her what she thought of both quotes and she immediately said the ribs thing was obviously directly related to Michelle being black and wondered if the other quote had something nasty to do with Michelle smelling bad or if there was a sexual connotation.<br /><br />By the way, she's not black.<br /><br />Give it up, there's nothing creative or subtle about it at all...just as many of the other comments here not as well.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569643253261527506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-39412188364715167552009-06-04T18:18:36.193-05:002009-06-04T18:18:36.193-05:00@Jeremy, what was the racially charged image that ...@Jeremy, what was the racially charged image that you saw when I mentioned spare ribs?<br /><br />I'd really like to know.<br /><br />Are you saying that spare ribs have something to do with the historical denigration of black women?<br /><br />I'm trying to understand you and your accusation that I am a racist, or at least that my joke was racist.<br /><br />And here’s a hint about the nexus between the two thought balloons: There is a comedically valid reason why I said spare ribs and did <i>not</i> say “chicken or hamburgers or Chinese, etc.” <br /><br />Good luck!Bissagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04439910009646381418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-75098705116325131402009-06-04T17:58:43.428-05:002009-06-04T17:58:43.428-05:00Bissage - You're actually trying to say someon...Bissage - You're actually trying to say someone can throw out a comment relating to a black woman saying she hopes "they’re serving spare ribs," opposed to chicken or hamburgers or Chinese, etc...without conjuring up a racially charged image? <br /><br />And again...what the hell does this mean?<br /><br />Mrs. Reagan: “Why do I smell fish?”Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569643253261527506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-47711072697165594582009-06-04T17:44:51.175-05:002009-06-04T17:44:51.175-05:00@Jeremy said: Gee, I guess the "ribs" co...@Jeremy said: <i>Gee, I guess the "ribs" comment might have something to do with it.<br /><br /></i>What do you mean by “something?” Spare ribs are racist? I sincerely don’t know what you are trying to say. Try to be specific.<br /><br />BTW, I’ll explain the fish part of the joke once you explain what made you say my 8:54 was racist.<br /><br />But you might be able to figure it out for yourself. Here’s a hint to get you started: The two thought balloons are connected by a single theme. See if you can spot it.<br /><br />And have fun!Bissagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04439910009646381418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-7536162262737922622009-06-04T17:18:43.952-05:002009-06-04T17:18:43.952-05:00Bissage - Cat got your tongue?Bissage - Cat got your tongue?Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569643253261527506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-55155598468529033122009-06-04T16:59:40.753-05:002009-06-04T16:59:40.753-05:00Bissage - Gee, I guess the "ribs" commen...Bissage - Gee, I guess the "ribs" comment might have something to do with it.<br /><br />Maybe you could explain the "Why do I smell fish" comment."<br /><br />You and others love to throw out these dumb-ass racist comments, then always try to parse your meaning when you're called on it.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569643253261527506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-16729093744818688622009-06-04T16:30:37.340-05:002009-06-04T16:30:37.340-05:00Enlighten me, Jeremy. What makes you say my 8:54 ...Enlighten me, Jeremy. What makes you say my 8:54 was racist?<br /><br />Thanks in advance.Bissagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04439910009646381418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-49068125136954617412009-06-04T16:01:44.557-05:002009-06-04T16:01:44.557-05:00There's nothing like a group of idiots, gather...There's nothing like a group of idiots, gathering on a blog site (a law professor's no less), posting racist comment after racist comment about the First Lady of America.<br /><br />Ann...you must be very proud.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569643253261527506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-23992454533196182282009-06-04T16:00:08.258-05:002009-06-04T16:00:08.258-05:00Bissage said..."Thought balloon for Ms. Obama...Bissage said..."Thought balloon for Ms. Obama: “I hope they’re serving spare ribs.”<br /><br />And yet another racist.<br /><br />What the fuck is wrong with you people?<br /><br />Do you understand how ignorant you sound?Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569643253261527506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-71701681213401983712009-06-04T15:58:41.559-05:002009-06-04T15:58:41.559-05:00Scott said..."I think this is a charming pic ...Scott said..."I think this is a charming pic from an otherwise charmless presidency."<br /><br />You thought the Reagan presidency was "charmless?"<br /><br />So did I.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569643253261527506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-63719824739686594792009-06-04T15:57:37.298-05:002009-06-04T15:57:37.298-05:00Chase said..."Michele, just once for me - can...Chase said..."Michele, just once for me - can you say "I don't know nuthin' 'bout birthin' no babies, Miss Nancy!". C'mon, just once. And then, can I slap you?"<br /><br />And yet another racist prick rears his ugly head.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569643253261527506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-14344999933735774412009-06-04T15:56:35.147-05:002009-06-04T15:56:35.147-05:00ricpic said..."At the end of your life all yo...ricpic said..."At the end of your life all you can do is cower in the presence of big black Michelle and pray she doesn't throw you in the briarpatch."<br /><br />Racism...alive and well.<br /><br />You're a disgusting little prick.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569643253261527506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-50677182244768127082009-06-04T13:54:11.431-05:002009-06-04T13:54:11.431-05:00Mrs. Reagan requested on final meal served upon he...Mrs. Reagan requested on final meal served upon her chosen table setting before being forced to witness the ceremonial smashing of the Reagan china.kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09760546833628880462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-6069316684149224732009-06-04T13:39:10.112-05:002009-06-04T13:39:10.112-05:00Nancy Reagan: "What's your sign?"Nancy Reagan: "What's your sign?"PWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822605429480003567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-49685954773036250262009-06-04T12:50:24.659-05:002009-06-04T12:50:24.659-05:00At the end of your life all you can do is cower in...At the end of your life all you can do is cower in the presence of big black Michelle and pray she doesn't throw you in the briarpatch.ricpichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01321511130788764861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-43827379000358344222009-06-04T12:03:21.589-05:002009-06-04T12:03:21.589-05:00Nancy: "I AM standing up."Nancy: "I AM standing up."Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11577584676839171856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-71915637528493029482009-06-04T10:19:43.675-05:002009-06-04T10:19:43.675-05:00"Do we know how to pick husbands, or what?&qu..."Do we know how to pick husbands, or what?"former law studenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196697206046544350noreply@blogger.com