Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Proverbs 13:20
It is pure common sense as it is also indisputable logic - he who is in the company of wise men shall become wise; while he who is in the company of fools shall ultimately be destroyed. Throughout history we have seen repeated examples of that. And history is permanently repeated...
It was foolish - though exciting and exhilirating, surely - to stand up to the Roman Empire for instance... And yet, so many did... Vercingétorix, the Gaul... the dwellers of Masada... some of the messianic Judaeans... and they all died in the process of their insurgence and "self-affirmation"...
It was foolish - though quite right and even heroic - for missionaries to take up the indigenous peoples' side up against Spanish colonizers in South America (any country will do - outside of the huge chunk of it that belonged to the Portuguese and which became... Brazil, of course! :) And, sure enough, the missionaries paid the high price too for their brand of bravery.
In an entirely different order though, it is foolish to stand by and support ineptitude such as... the current occupant of the White House! What does it get you, if you are a soldier? You could be killed in a senseless "war on terror". And if you are his political aide, your career is as good as dead too... Once he is out, so will you be. Who would want to recuperate the assistants of incompetence?
No, quite frankly, it does not pay to be around fools... And from where do we get that apparently discriminating pearl of wisdom?
Take a wild guess...
"He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed" (Proverbs 13:20)
It was foolish - though exciting and exhilirating, surely - to stand up to the Roman Empire for instance... And yet, so many did... Vercingétorix, the Gaul... the dwellers of Masada... some of the messianic Judaeans... and they all died in the process of their insurgence and "self-affirmation"...
It was foolish - though quite right and even heroic - for missionaries to take up the indigenous peoples' side up against Spanish colonizers in South America (any country will do - outside of the huge chunk of it that belonged to the Portuguese and which became... Brazil, of course! :) And, sure enough, the missionaries paid the high price too for their brand of bravery.
In an entirely different order though, it is foolish to stand by and support ineptitude such as... the current occupant of the White House! What does it get you, if you are a soldier? You could be killed in a senseless "war on terror". And if you are his political aide, your career is as good as dead too... Once he is out, so will you be. Who would want to recuperate the assistants of incompetence?
No, quite frankly, it does not pay to be around fools... And from where do we get that apparently discriminating pearl of wisdom?
Take a wild guess...
"He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed" (Proverbs 13:20)
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In re: foolishness...
No fools like those on television...
Idiots Rule: The Greatest TV Fools of All-Time
TV is full of fools, but which fool is the foolingest fool in all of Foolville?
By the foolish Paul Semel
MSN Entertainment
Clearly, TV is full of fools, and we ain't just talking about the goober who keeps canceling "Star Trek." Nearly every situation comedy and cartoon has a fool or two, and there's plenty more on the dramas, reality shows, even the news. But not all fools are created equal. There are fat fools, skinny fools, fools who climb on rocks, tough fools, sissy fools, even fools with chicken pox. Which is why, in honor of April Fool's Day, we've picked our favorite TV fools. And ate some hot dogs.
Real Fool: Jessica Simpson from "Newlyweds."
Why? Do you not remember the tuna fish comment?
Lost Fool: Gilligan (R.I.P.)from "Gilligan's Island."
Why? Because if it wasn't for him, it would've actually been just a three hour tour.
Fools Rush In: Cosmo Kramer from "Seinfeld."
Why? Because after nine seasons, he never learned how to knock.
King Of Fools: Carrie Spooner Hefferman from "King Of Queens."
Why? Only on TV would a hottie like her marry a shlub like Doug.
Tool Fool: Tim Taylor from "Home Improvement."
Why? Because he ignored basic safety rules.
Duel Fools: Ralph Kramden and Ed Norton from "The Honeymooners."
Why? Because they were the original Beavis and Butt-head.
Dual Fools: Beavis and Butt-head from "Beavis & Butt-head."
Why? Because they were Beavis and Butt-head.
Beautiful Fool: Chrissy Snow from "Three's Company."
Why? Because her I.Q. was smaller than her bra size.
Friendly Fool: Joey Tribbiani from "Joey."
Why? Because you've got to have "Friends."
Fool Of Beer: Cliff Clavin Jr. from "Cheers."
Why? Because this know-it-all didn't know anything.
Retro Fool: Michael Kelso from "That '70s Show."
Why? Because being pretty and dumb means you're still pretty dumb.
Technical Fool: Marshall Flinkman from "Alias."
Why? We'd tell you, but then Sydney would have to kill you. And she's kind of busy.
Military Fool: Maj. Frank Marion Burns from "M*A*S*H."
Why? Because he had Hotlips but was still jealous of Hawkeye.
Furlough Fools: Dr. Sherman Potter, Max Klinger and Father Francis Mulcahy from "After M*A*S*H."
Why? Because they should've known to leave well enough alone.
Future Fool: George Jetson from "The Jetsons."
Why? Because he should've known how to stop that crazy thing.
Inspector Fool: Inspector Gadget from "Inspector Gadget."
Why? Because without his niece, Penny, and her dog, Brain, he never would've solved any crimes.
Spy Fool: Maxwell Smart, a.k.a. Agent 86, from "Get Smart."
Why? Because without his wife, Agent 99, they never would've stopped that guy from "The Love Boat."
Well-Red Fool: Lucy McGillicuddy Ricardo from "I Love Lucy."
Why? Because despite her hair color, she was the original ditzy blonde.
Fool's Gold: Lucille Ball from "I Love Lucy."
Why? Because in 1956 our Well-Red Fool won the Emmy for best actress.
Ship Of Fools: Yeoman-Purser Burl "Gopher" Smith from "The Love Boat."
Why? Because he was the one who steered them into that iceberg.
Wait a minute...
Why Do Fools Fall In Love: Gregory Montgomery from "Dharma & Greg."
Why? Because a lawyer should've known better than to marry that crazy broad after only one date.
Fool Me Once, Shame On You...: Tony Danza.
Why? Because he's played Tony in every show he's ever done ... including his talk show!
Caped Crusader Fool: Bruce "Batman" Wayne from "Batman."
Why? Because no one who becomes a violent vigilante after witnessing the murder of his parents would ever be such a cartoonish goof.
I Pity The Fool: Capt. H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdock from "The A-Team."
Why? Because he made the rest of that motley crew look like rocket scientists.
Fool and The City: Charlotte York from "Sex And The City."
Why? How did she not know Trey was a mama's boy?
Cool Fool: Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli from "Happy Days."
Why? Because he actually did jump the shark.
Dancing Fool: Fred "Rerun" Stubbs from "What's Happening!!"
Why? Because he really only had one dance move.
A Fool And His Money... : Neil Cavuto from "Your World With Cavuto."
Why? Have you seen what he wears?
Hair Fool-licles: Howard Cosell from "Monday Night Football."
Why? Because that toupee wasn't fooling anyone.
In-Fool-Mercial: Ron Popeil from every damn infomercial.
Why? Because if you act now, it won't make a damn bit of difference.
Frankenfool: Herman Munster from "The Munsters."
Why? He was made that way.
Chain of Fools: Anyone who runs on "Cops."
Why? Because you can't escape the long arm of the law.
Foolish scribe Paul Semel writes about music, movies, TV and video games for such magazines as Maxim, Wired, Giant, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Spin and Vibe. He is also available for weddings and bar mitzvahs.
Agree? Disagree? Let us know at heymsn@microsoft.com
I would have added a whole lot of fools in the newscasters, sports commentators and talk-show hosts categories as well, if it had been me...
No fools like those on television...
Idiots Rule: The Greatest TV Fools of All-Time
TV is full of fools, but which fool is the foolingest fool in all of Foolville?
By the foolish Paul Semel
MSN Entertainment
Clearly, TV is full of fools, and we ain't just talking about the goober who keeps canceling "Star Trek." Nearly every situation comedy and cartoon has a fool or two, and there's plenty more on the dramas, reality shows, even the news. But not all fools are created equal. There are fat fools, skinny fools, fools who climb on rocks, tough fools, sissy fools, even fools with chicken pox. Which is why, in honor of April Fool's Day, we've picked our favorite TV fools. And ate some hot dogs.
Real Fool: Jessica Simpson from "Newlyweds."
Why? Do you not remember the tuna fish comment?
Lost Fool: Gilligan (R.I.P.)from "Gilligan's Island."
Why? Because if it wasn't for him, it would've actually been just a three hour tour.
Fools Rush In: Cosmo Kramer from "Seinfeld."
Why? Because after nine seasons, he never learned how to knock.
King Of Fools: Carrie Spooner Hefferman from "King Of Queens."
Why? Only on TV would a hottie like her marry a shlub like Doug.
Tool Fool: Tim Taylor from "Home Improvement."
Why? Because he ignored basic safety rules.
Duel Fools: Ralph Kramden and Ed Norton from "The Honeymooners."
Why? Because they were the original Beavis and Butt-head.
Dual Fools: Beavis and Butt-head from "Beavis & Butt-head."
Why? Because they were Beavis and Butt-head.
Beautiful Fool: Chrissy Snow from "Three's Company."
Why? Because her I.Q. was smaller than her bra size.
Friendly Fool: Joey Tribbiani from "Joey."
Why? Because you've got to have "Friends."
Fool Of Beer: Cliff Clavin Jr. from "Cheers."
Why? Because this know-it-all didn't know anything.
Retro Fool: Michael Kelso from "That '70s Show."
Why? Because being pretty and dumb means you're still pretty dumb.
Technical Fool: Marshall Flinkman from "Alias."
Why? We'd tell you, but then Sydney would have to kill you. And she's kind of busy.
Military Fool: Maj. Frank Marion Burns from "M*A*S*H."
Why? Because he had Hotlips but was still jealous of Hawkeye.
Furlough Fools: Dr. Sherman Potter, Max Klinger and Father Francis Mulcahy from "After M*A*S*H."
Why? Because they should've known to leave well enough alone.
Future Fool: George Jetson from "The Jetsons."
Why? Because he should've known how to stop that crazy thing.
Inspector Fool: Inspector Gadget from "Inspector Gadget."
Why? Because without his niece, Penny, and her dog, Brain, he never would've solved any crimes.
Spy Fool: Maxwell Smart, a.k.a. Agent 86, from "Get Smart."
Why? Because without his wife, Agent 99, they never would've stopped that guy from "The Love Boat."
Well-Red Fool: Lucy McGillicuddy Ricardo from "I Love Lucy."
Why? Because despite her hair color, she was the original ditzy blonde.
Fool's Gold: Lucille Ball from "I Love Lucy."
Why? Because in 1956 our Well-Red Fool won the Emmy for best actress.
Ship Of Fools: Yeoman-Purser Burl "Gopher" Smith from "The Love Boat."
Why? Because he was the one who steered them into that iceberg.
Wait a minute...
Why Do Fools Fall In Love: Gregory Montgomery from "Dharma & Greg."
Why? Because a lawyer should've known better than to marry that crazy broad after only one date.
Fool Me Once, Shame On You...: Tony Danza.
Why? Because he's played Tony in every show he's ever done ... including his talk show!
Caped Crusader Fool: Bruce "Batman" Wayne from "Batman."
Why? Because no one who becomes a violent vigilante after witnessing the murder of his parents would ever be such a cartoonish goof.
I Pity The Fool: Capt. H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdock from "The A-Team."
Why? Because he made the rest of that motley crew look like rocket scientists.
Fool and The City: Charlotte York from "Sex And The City."
Why? How did she not know Trey was a mama's boy?
Cool Fool: Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli from "Happy Days."
Why? Because he actually did jump the shark.
Dancing Fool: Fred "Rerun" Stubbs from "What's Happening!!"
Why? Because he really only had one dance move.
A Fool And His Money... : Neil Cavuto from "Your World With Cavuto."
Why? Have you seen what he wears?
Hair Fool-licles: Howard Cosell from "Monday Night Football."
Why? Because that toupee wasn't fooling anyone.
In-Fool-Mercial: Ron Popeil from every damn infomercial.
Why? Because if you act now, it won't make a damn bit of difference.
Frankenfool: Herman Munster from "The Munsters."
Why? He was made that way.
Chain of Fools: Anyone who runs on "Cops."
Why? Because you can't escape the long arm of the law.
Foolish scribe Paul Semel writes about music, movies, TV and video games for such magazines as Maxim, Wired, Giant, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Spin and Vibe. He is also available for weddings and bar mitzvahs.
Agree? Disagree? Let us know at heymsn@microsoft.com
I would have added a whole lot of fools in the newscasters, sports commentators and talk-show hosts categories as well, if it had been me...
No greater fools than those in power...
And no - Dubya didn't invent anything new in that field...
"I am not denying anything I did not say." - former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
"The Brooklyn Dodgers had a no hitter last night."
- Bob Dole (a little hazy in the space-time continuum after all that campaining I think...).
"The internet is a great way to get on the net."
- Bob Dole
"You can't say you love your country and hate your government." - Bill Clinton, 1995 (After the OKC bombing)
"A lot of wonderful people love their country and hate the military." - Bill Clinton, 1969 (Letter to the National Guard)
And, lest we forget the time traveler (evidently lost in time, him too...)
"I have made good judgements in the Past. I have made good judgements in the Future."
- Dan Quayle
"I love California, I practically grew up in Phoenix."
- Dan Quayle
"If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure."
- Dan Quayle
And no - Dubya didn't invent anything new in that field...
"I am not denying anything I did not say." - former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
"The Brooklyn Dodgers had a no hitter last night."
- Bob Dole (a little hazy in the space-time continuum after all that campaining I think...).
"The internet is a great way to get on the net."
- Bob Dole
"You can't say you love your country and hate your government." - Bill Clinton, 1995 (After the OKC bombing)
"A lot of wonderful people love their country and hate the military." - Bill Clinton, 1969 (Letter to the National Guard)
And, lest we forget the time traveler (evidently lost in time, him too...)
"I have made good judgements in the Past. I have made good judgements in the Future."
- Dan Quayle
"I love California, I practically grew up in Phoenix."
- Dan Quayle
"If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure."
- Dan Quayle
Dubya can do the time warp (again) too though...
"Last weekend we're continuing to implement our strategy of la verdad, the truth."
-- He just can't help himself with the randomly inserted Spanish phrases (not to mention the time warp at the beginning of the sentence), Miami, Florida, Aug. 27, 2004
"The Anthem will be played at 8:46 a.m. I wanted to correct the time, so that as we prepare this reminder about the evil, and as we stand fast against terror, that we've got the correct time that we're going to do so."
-- There you go, Dubya, with Norwegian prime minister, White House, Dec. 5, 2001
"[Saddam Hussein] is adept at deception and delays and denying. He asked for more time so he can give the so-called inspectors more runaround."
-- And why exactly are they "so-called" inspectors? St. Louis, Missouri, Jan. 22, 2003
"Last weekend we're continuing to implement our strategy of la verdad, the truth."
-- He just can't help himself with the randomly inserted Spanish phrases (not to mention the time warp at the beginning of the sentence), Miami, Florida, Aug. 27, 2004
"The Anthem will be played at 8:46 a.m. I wanted to correct the time, so that as we prepare this reminder about the evil, and as we stand fast against terror, that we've got the correct time that we're going to do so."
-- There you go, Dubya, with Norwegian prime minister, White House, Dec. 5, 2001
"[Saddam Hussein] is adept at deception and delays and denying. He asked for more time so he can give the so-called inspectors more runaround."
-- And why exactly are they "so-called" inspectors? St. Louis, Missouri, Jan. 22, 2003
Proverbs 13:20 is a great verse!
A wise man knows that he he is always the student, and never stops learning.
God Bless You (\ô/) Luce!
((HUGE HUGS))
Countess
A wise man knows that he he is always the student, and never stops learning.
God Bless You (\ô/) Luce!
((HUGE HUGS))
Countess
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Ah - I forgot a quote from Brian Mulroney though - and this one goes out for BRIEN, my erstwhile "cousin-in-law"...
I am paraphrasing though, since I can't find the actual quote anywhere anymore... but it is such a gem, that I could never forget the essence of it, at least... and that essence is as follows:
"Before the Conservative Party took the power, this country was teetering on the edge of an abyss (...) fiscally speaking (...) and now, I am glad to say that we have courageously taken a step forward"
*LOL*
Only a Brian (or a Brien) could make such an... abysmal statement!
;)
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Ah - I forgot a quote from Brian Mulroney though - and this one goes out for BRIEN, my erstwhile "cousin-in-law"...
I am paraphrasing though, since I can't find the actual quote anywhere anymore... but it is such a gem, that I could never forget the essence of it, at least... and that essence is as follows:
"Before the Conservative Party took the power, this country was teetering on the edge of an abyss (...) fiscally speaking (...) and now, I am glad to say that we have courageously taken a step forward"
*LOL*
Only a Brian (or a Brien) could make such an... abysmal statement!
;)
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