Approved Jokes

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    In view of recent admonitions against jokes maligning any
    class of people, I thought I'd put together some examples
    of humor that are approved within the Tandem Values. Note
    how these jokes arise from existing ones that are not
    permitted, showing that humor can be found anywhere.
    WRONG: Why can't blondes take coffee breaks?
    This joke is offensive to two classes of people, blondes and
    coffee drinkers. It might also offend people who do not drink
    coffee for religious reasons.
    RIGHT: Why can't pigmentally-challenged individuals take a short
    rest between job tasks?
    Because the Mail Police are reading this joke.
    WRONG: How do you kill a pink elephant?
    This joke has many problems, as it is offensive to environmentalists,
    vegetarians, and elephants of all colors. It also promotes racism
    and classism among elephants, and, perhaps, among other species as
    well. It should not be sent to the HUMOR sig for these reasons.
    RIGHT: more...

    The new minister's wife had a baby. The minister appealed to the congregation for a salary increase to cover the addition to the family. The congregation agreed that it was only fair, and approved it.
    When the next child arrived, the minister appealed and again the congregation approved the increase. Several years and five children later, the congregation was a bit upset over the increasing expenses. This turned into a rather loud meeting one night with the minister. Finally, the minister stood up and shouted "Having children is an Act of God!"
    An older man in the back stood and shouted back "So are rain and snow, but we wear rubbers for them.

    The new minister's wife had a baby. The minister appealed to the congregation for a salary increase to cover the addition to the family. The congregation agreed that it was only fair, and approved it. When the next child arrived, the minister appealed and again the congregation approved the increase. Several years and five children later, the congregation was a bit upset over the increasing expenses. This turned into a rather loud meeting one night with the minister.
    Finally, the minister stood up and shouted "Having children is an Act of God!"
    An older man in the back stood and shouted back "So are rain and snow, but we wear rubbers for them!"

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