Results 1 to 12 of 12

Thread: Straight faced, subtle humour

  1. #1
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Southampton
    Posts
    6,709
    Rep Power
    13

    Straight faced, subtle humour


  2. #2
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    South
    Posts
    5,424
    Blog Entries
    22
    Rep Power
    11

    Re: Straight faced, subtle humour

    I'm not sure what's subtle about it (maybe that bit was too subtle for me), but I did have a giggle.
    Very funny.

  3. #3
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Gold Coast, Austra
    Posts
    2,345
    Rep Power
    11

    Re: Straight faced, subtle humour

    It did bring a smile to my face, as would any comedy sketch which "fights back" on behalf of a group of people who have been targeted in the past.

    It did bring to mind a conversation I had recently with a well known developer, who has been helping the Catholic church sell a LOT of it's land consistantly over recent times.

    Aparently every time there is a conviction of someone in a position of authority in the church (and sometimes when there is just an allegation), those who have been the subject of attention of the person of authority get a hugh pay out on the quiet.

    This may be abused by some, who say "me too" I was a victim.
    It could also be being abused in that people are saying "this person needs to be convicted".

    Thing is, a huge amount is flowing out of the coffers, according to my developer friend.

    I am told the Catholic church has a huge amount of land, but do you think eventually they will run out of land/cash, if the payouts continue?

  4. #4
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Southampton
    Posts
    6,709
    Rep Power
    13

    Re: Straight faced, subtle humour

    Quote Originally Posted by Martin View Post
    I am told the Catholic church has a huge amount of land, but do you think eventually they will run out of land/cash, if the payouts continue?
    It wouldn't surprise me if the catholic church is the wealthiest organisation on the planet.

    Cambridge Colleges have been amassing wealth for six hundred years, or so; in the 60s it was said you could walk from Cambridge to the Wash without stepping off land owned by Trinity College. Their wine cellars are rumoured to be second to none worldwide.

    The catholic church has been at it for three times as long as those colleges, and over an immeasurably larger area and supported by a far larger number of people. I bet its assets run into the £trillions.

  5. #5
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Gold Coast, Austra
    Posts
    2,345
    Rep Power
    11

    Re: Straight faced, subtle humour

    Quote Originally Posted by Barry Shnikov View Post
    It wouldn't surprise me if the catholic church is the wealthiest organisation on the planet.
    It is all rather scary, I have just looked up a few web sites, and the Catholic church owns huge chunks of Australia.

    I fail to see how that promotes thier religion, but I guess it promotes the ongoing of thier organisation.

    On top of all that they do not pay rates, water, land tax, wage tax, purchase tax etc. - all of which us normal folk have to pay...

  6. #6
    Registered User Isis's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Glasgow
    Posts
    1,398
    Rep Power
    9

    Re: Straight faced, subtle humour

    Quote Originally Posted by Martin View Post
    On top of all that they do not pay rates, water, land tax, wage tax, purchase tax etc. - all of which us normal folk have to pay...
    Has your clever accountant been slacking?

  7. #7
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Southampton
    Posts
    6,709
    Rep Power
    13

    Re: Straight faced, subtle humour

    Quote Originally Posted by Isis View Post
    Has your clever accountant been slacking?
    Oh, touché!!

    And well remembered!

    I am, literally, in awe.

  8. #8
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Gold Coast, Austra
    Posts
    2,345
    Rep Power
    11

    Re: Straight faced, subtle humour

    Quote Originally Posted by Isis View Post
    Has your clever accountant been slacking?

    looks like it

    The "secondary" taxes are a killer.

    Maybe I should register as a charity?

    Hey, do you think that would work for Ashdons - Get a charity to purchase it, and then ... no council rates
    Maybe start up a "dancers charity".

  9. #9
    Papa Smurf
    Join Date
    Jan 2002
    Location
    Planet Scathe
    Posts
    12,528
    Blog Entries
    6
    Rep Power
    18

    Re: Straight faced, subtle humour

    Quote Originally Posted by Martin View Post
    looks like it

    The "secondary" taxes are a killer.

    Maybe I should register as a charity?

    Hey, do you think that would work for Ashdons - Get a charity to purchase it, and then ... no council rates
    Maybe start up a "dancers charity".
    is there still Gold in the Gold Coast ?

  10. #10
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Gold Coast, Austra
    Posts
    2,345
    Rep Power
    11

    Re: Straight faced, subtle humour

    Quote Originally Posted by Dreadful Scathe View Post
    is there still Gold in the Gold Coast ?
    Never was, it is all in Victoria, and Western Australia, and a few diamonds in north New South Wales.

    However the dancers here are "pure Gold"

  11. #11
    Papa Smurf
    Join Date
    Jan 2002
    Location
    Planet Scathe
    Posts
    12,528
    Blog Entries
    6
    Rep Power
    18

    Re: Straight faced, subtle humour

    Quote Originally Posted by Martin View Post
    Never was, it is all in Victoria, and Western Australia, and a few diamonds in north New South Wales.

    However the dancers here are "pure Gold"
    thats what i was talking about, surely thats where the worth is.

  12. #12
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Gold Coast, Austra
    Posts
    2,345
    Rep Power
    11

    Re: Straight faced, subtle humour

    Quote Originally Posted by Dreadful Scathe View Post
    thats what i was talking about, surely thats where the worth is.


Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Are my dance shoes 'straight'?
    By Lee Bartholomew in forum Chit Chat
    Replies: 47
    Last Post: 10th-June-2007, 03:41 PM
  2. What's your sense of humour like?
    By Baruch in forum Fun and Games
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 23rd-August-2005, 11:56 PM
  3. Weak lead, lazy or subtle??
    By Magic Hans in forum Let's talk about dance
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 18th-March-2005, 05:54 PM
  4. Aberdeen Humour
    By xSalsa_Angelx in forum Fun and Games
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 19th-February-2004, 05:26 PM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •