How stupid can you be?

True, and because of that the poor woman was possibly under the impression that adult Polar Bears were as cute and friendly. My previous post may have come over as being insensitive but my mind was on two things at once, at my age that is not a good thing, so I totally forgot the other thing I wanted to say. I meant to add that if she does have mental health issues I agree with the sentiment posted earlier that hopefully now she will be given the help she so obviously needs. On the other hand if she is totally sane (or as near as any of us are) then she deserves everything she got.

Don’t forget that, one year ago or so, in Germany, a baby polar bear was highly mediatised, and shown as the nicest creature in the world…

Not saying this has something to do with it, but …

Having seen the pics all I can see is that perhaps it was not the most sensible thing to do. She should be charged with frightening the Polar Bear. Definitely a candidate for a Darwin Award. What the hell did she think the bear was going to do? the damn thing’s a predator for crying out loud.

My Grandma, who I’ve been very close to for many years now has dementia and can’t even remember who I am. That hurts; it really does, so I do understand how such conditions affect people but even I can see the funny side of what’s been said here.

Sometimes you have to just accept that people don’t always share the same opinions on certain subjects. Put your point across by all means; just accept others may differ in theirs.

Paul

i have the same situation, while going to pick my mum up from work today, i looked out of the car window to see a woman pushing a frail old lady in a wheel chair…the lady…hitting herself in the face and arms, then clapping herself for it….strange but upsetting none the less
i then noticed it was my aunt taking my nan for her first trip out in god knows how long, she barely remembers any of her family anymore, yet still talks to my grandad who died in 2001 about the little kids and how it was so sad what had happened to them, no one knows anything about this……the effects of dementia im guessing?

i miss stopping over on the weekends at my grandparents house, going to bed at night to my grandads war stories and other stories from throughout his life

it really does upset me sometimes, but to be honest….some of the things my nan does come out with..you have to laugh at,

if you dont, in my case…i end up locked in my room with my metal music on full belt while i scream or cry

everyone has their own way of dealing with things,i guess kev just cant see past the darker side of the situation

on your remarks about steve, i think his humour and banter are what makes hi who he is, think about those few months ago when we thought…What if he doesnt return….we would all miss his comments and jokes wouldnt we? i know quite alot would

we cant sensor humor can we!

I think a lot of people on this forum, myself included, will have experienced a relative or a friend go through something difficult. As a result, certain ‘jokes’ or ‘light hearted remarks’ on a certain topic may no longer seem as funny to someone that has experienced the topic first hand. However, they are still made and people still do laugh at them. If people were to stop making jokes about things like this, the world would be a more sombre place and shows like Family Guy would never exist!

there is always something that will bring a glint to their eye.

My grandma is a mere shadow of the strong willed and highly intelligent woman I knew 10 years ago, but that glint is still there. 🙂

Paul

I’ll leave you all to enjoy laughing at other people’s sadness and misfortune.

That’s how the world is,you have or will at some time in your life, laugh too.
As for your comments on the poor sole who climbed into the pit, given help and the appropriate meds she too will be able to look back on that day and find something about it amusing.
Sorry the hear about your relatives guys,even with an illness like dementia there is always something that will bring a glint to their eye.

The point is that Steve doesn’t have a point. He’s constantly flippant, wholly inconsiderate of others and presents himself as a boor. Point is he’s not, he’s far too educated for that.

But hey, there you go. You’re absolutely right. It’s about perceptions. If you find it acceptable for people to say that people suffering from the same condition as your Grandma are a sandwich short of a picnic or they’re not carrying a full hod that’s up to you.

I’ll leave you all to enjoy laughing at other people’s sadness and misfortune.

regards,

kev35

I can’t help feeling you’re being a little over-dramatic about this, but that’s my opinion; I don’t expect you to agree and I understand entirely if you don’t.

Paul

The point is that Steve doesn’t have a point. He’s constantly flippant, wholly inconsiderate of others and presents himself as a boor. Point is he’s not, he’s far too educated for that.

But hey, there you go. You’re absolutely right. It’s about perceptions. If you find it acceptable for people to say that people suffering from the same condition as your Grandma are a sandwich short of a picnic or they’re not carrying a full hod that’s up to you.

I’ll leave you all to enjoy laughing at other people’s sadness and misfortune.

regards,

kev35

Yes, Laviticus, I’m sure you are right. The lady who climbed into the bear pit was probably not experiencing any sort of mental anguish or torment and collapsed to the floor laughing at the humour of the situation.:confused:

My Dad retains his sense of humour, that is of course when he retains the personality of my Dad. Sadly that’s not the case for increasingly lengthy periods of time.

Regards,

kev35

My Grandma, who I’ve been very close to for many years now has dementia and can’t even remember who I am. That hurts; it really does, so I do understand how such conditions affect people but even I can see the funny side of what’s been said here.

Sometimes you have to just accept that people don’t always share the same opinions on certain subjects. Put your point across by all means; just accept others may differ in theirs.

Paul

Yes, Laviticus, I’m sure you are right. The lady who climbed into the bear pit was probably not experiencing any sort of mental anguish or torment and collapsed to the floor laughing at the humour of the situation.:confused:

My Dad retains his sense of humour, that is of course when he retains the personality of my Dad. Sadly that’s not the case for increasingly lengthy periods of time.

Regards,

kev35

or may be not.

Don’t think for a second that people who suffer with mental illness have a humor bypass.

He aims for the point and misses spectacularly.

Regards,

kev35

Don’t think for a second that people who suffer with mental illness have a humor bypass.

It’s quite obvious the Lass is a Kangaroo short in the top paddock!!!

Yes Steve, as is my Dad. I’ve spent the day, as I do every other day, watching my Dad’s slow descent into the hell of dementia. I’m sure, if he was even aware of his decline, that he certainly wouldn’t want it to be happening. I rather suspect that it’s this which makes me find comments like yours regarding mental illness so distasteful. It can happen to everyone, it’s not really a lifestyle choice and certainly I’m finding nothing amusing at all about what’s happening to my Dad.

A long time ago I might have found such comments amusing. Work and now personal experience means I find it to be anything but a joke. I’m not trying to make any personal attack here or having a go at you, just letting you know that what you are finding amusing a good many people find quite hurtful.

Regards.

kev35

It’s quite obvious the Lass is a Kangaroo short in the top paddock!!!

Does your carpet actually go to the top of your stairs:dev2:

It’s quite obvious the Lass is a Kangaroo short in the top paddock!!!

Oh? Tell us more, Adam. 😀

Basically it involves me and Adam meeting up, which as you know is always a special event as I get to direct all those insults towards him I’d get banned for saying on here, and him tricking me into believing it wasn’t happening. I was rather hung over at the time, though.

Silly WAC. Silly, silly WAC… 😀

Paul

P.S. Fruit salad vodka WAC!

Coming from the indivdual who fell for the most stupidist April Fools Joke in the world…..

Oh? Tell us more, Adam. 😀

A thread about stupidity and the name A Spalding is nowhere to be seen. That’s a rarity! 😀

Paul

-Awaits virtual slap from a Bristolian-

Coming from the indivdual who fell for the most stupidist April Fools Joke in the world….. Your time is coming Nichols….. 3rd May 2009 is D Day!