Obituary for Mr. Sense

[Waylander]

Obituary for Mr. Sense

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Mr. Common Sense.
Mr. Sense had been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old
he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red
tape.

He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as
knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the
worm and that life isn't always fair. Common Sense lived by simple,
sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn) and reliable
parenting strategies (adults, not kids, are in charge).

His health began to rapidly deteriorate when well intentioned but
overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old
boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens
suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher
fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Mr. Sense declined even further when schools were required to get
parental consent to administer aspirin to a student; but, could not
inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an
abortion.

Finally, Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments
became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received
better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense finally gave up the ghost after a woman failed to realize
that a steaming cup of coffee was hot, she spilled a bit in her lap,
and was awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust, his
wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason.
He is survived by a stepbrother and stepsister; My Rights and Ima Whiner.
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If
you still remember him, pass this on; if not, join the majority and do
nothing. **

[MSTRS]

Aint that the truth.

[Ixion]

He was always a broken man, alas, after his wife, Duty, disappeared many years ago

[Sniper]

Amen and RIP Mr Sense

[placidfemme]

:( RIP Mr. Sense

How sad and true...

[Motu]

I hate to say it Waylander - but if the USA will be remebered for one thing in ages to come,it's the loss of common sense and all his family.This crap has spread worldwide and even come to backwater New Zealand,the constant bleating on this board is proof of it's coming.Blame the innocent,and then moan about the repercussions.

[Waylander]

I hate to say it Waylander - but if the USA will be remebered for one thing in ages to come,it's the loss of common sense and all his family.This crap has spread worldwide and even come to backwater New Zealand,the constant bleating on this board is proof of it's coming.
Long since known that US sociaty will go by way of the old Roman Empire. Decay and fall apart from the inside. Only with the states the fall will be much worse.


Blame the innocent,and then moan about the repercussions.
Why blame the innocent for this nonsense comming here? It's all those damned immigrant americans' fault.:devil2:

[mstriumph]

..... and, with relentless pressure from vocal minorities, apathy from those elected to guide us and silence [which is interpreted as approbation] from the majority, the definition of what is "reasonable" has become so broad and all-encompassing as to be totally meaningless ...

We are all to blame.

[Motu]

It's all those damned immigrant americans' fault.:devil2:

I got no beef with immigrant bloody Yanks - they want to be here and do everything they can to fit in,most are quiet and well mannered...

[Wolf]

Long since known that US sociaty will go by way of the old Roman Empire. Decay and fall apart from the inside. Only with the states the fall will be much worse.
Mainly because the Roman Empire did not have access to Weapons of Mass Destruction. (They did enough damage with those bloody Ballistae, mind)

[Wolf]

I got no beef with immigrant bloody Yanks - they want to be here and do everything they can to fit in,most are quiet and well mannered...
You haven't met Waylander IRL, have you.

:devil2:

Sorry, WL, couldn't resist. I'm sure you'd do the same for me.

[SARGE]

I got no beef with immigrant bloody Yanks - they want to be here and do everything they can to fit in,most are quiet and well mannered...


and then there are dickheads like ME... :Punk:

[ManDownUnder]

Agreed 100%
My current examples

Dude prosecuted for stopping the burglary - was on TV

A friend of mine here at work. Entitled to allmanner of help for her (VERY) sick little boy - getting none... understaffing. (WHERE are my taxes going - oh yeah benefits - I remember now)

I'm currently trying to get some 15 year old rip off artist to pay be back. I need to go to Whangarei (from Auckland) because he can't make it down here. So do the other coupld of victims here in Auckland (WTF?!?!?). So we run around after him, and if we can't make it (just like he can't make it)... it's US that loses out by not being represented at the hearing...


oooo RANT RANT FUCKEN RANTY RANT!

[Waylander]

I got no beef with immigrant bloody Yanks - they want to be here and do everything they can to fit in,most are quiet and well mannered...
Me and Sarge must be the exception to the rule then... lol

(Wolf beat me to it...)

[Wolf]

Me and Sarge must be the exception to the rule then... lol

Ahh, but you're both Yank bikers - it's that "Bad Boy" image thing and whatnot, "can't let the side down" etc.

Reminds me I must get one of those T-shirts with "I'm a biker, what's your fuckin' excuse?" printed on it...

[Waylander]

Ahh, but you're both Yank bikers - it's that "Bad Boy" image thing and whatnot, "can't let the side down" etc.

Reminds me I must get one of those T-shirts with "I'm a biker, what's your fuckin' excuse?" printed on it...
Oh oh oh oh!!! I want one!!! I want one!!!

[SARGE]

Ahh, but you're both Yank bikers - it's that "Bad Boy" image thing and whatnot, "can't let the side down" etc.

Reminds me I must get one of those T-shirts with "I'm a biker, what's your fuckin' excuse?" printed on it...


dont need one of those .. i just let my attitude say it...

[mstriumph]

ohhhhh - can i have one too? :love: wat colours they got???

please note, am referring to t shirts here ....
Oh oh oh oh!!! I want one!!! I want one!!!

[froggyfrenchman]

amen and rip mr. sense

[raster]

last time I saw him he was looking a bit poorly. :no:

[myvice]

I must be too young, I don’t think I can remember what he looks like!
Will try the Internet for an example of his fine work.
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[pyrocam]

Never knew em

[unhingedlizard]

They have awards now for people that have successfully sued dispite thier own stupidity.

i think one winner was a guy who brought a new motorhome, got on the freeway and hit cruisecontrol, then calmly got up to make a cup of coffee. Strangly enough he crashed. He then successfully sued Winabago for SEVENTEEN MILLION DOLLARS and a replacement camper.

Another was a guy who saw a taildragger (plane) in a mag and wanted to fly one. Worth noting here these aircraft are particuarly difficult to fly as they sit pointing up when taxiing. So he enroled for flying lessons. Weeks went by and he decided he was ready for his first solo. His instructor disagreed. This guy broke into the air club late at night, stole the keys to the plane, took it out and not surprisingly crashed at the end of the runway. He then successfully sued the air club for making the keys too easy to steal, the instructor for not teaching him well enough, the aircraft manufacturer for making a plane that was difficult to fly and even the mag where he got the idea from in the first plane.

Crazy eh?

[Waylander]

They have awards now for people that have successfully sued dispite thier own stupidity.

i think one winner was a guy who brought a new motorhome, got on the freeway and hit cruisecontrol, then calmly got up to make a cup of coffee. Strangly enough he crashed. He then successfully sued Winabago for SEVENTEEN MILLION DOLLARS and a replacement camper.

Another was a guy who saw a taildragger (plane) in a mag and wanted to fly one. Worth noting here these aircraft are particuarly difficult to fly as they sit pointing up when taxiing. So he enroled for flying lessons. Weeks went by and he decided he was ready for his first solo. His instructor disagreed. This guy broke into the air club late at night, stole the keys to the plane, took it out and not surprisingly crashed at the end of the runway. He then successfully sued the air club for making the keys too easy to steal, the instructor for not teaching him well enough, the aircraft manufacturer for making a plane that was difficult to fly and even the mag where he got the idea from in the first plane.

Crazy eh?
Sometimes I wish I was an idiot. Then maybe I could afford any bike I wished.

[Storm]

RIP Mr Sense. And if I went and got my gun and thinned the ranks of the incredibly stupid, they'd call ME a criminal :mad:

[Motu]

You haven't met Waylander IRL, have you.

:devil2:

Sorry, WL, couldn't resist. I'm sure you'd do the same for me.

I've seen him,but he didn't see me - I think he was looking for an ogre,but I am far from it....

[Waylander]

I've seen him,but he didn't see me - I think he was looking for an ogre,but I am far from it....
Hmm ok so not an ogre. I'll keep my eye out for an evil clown next time.

[John]

I'm currently trying to get some 15 year old rip off artist to pay be back. I need to go to Whangarei (from Auckland) because he can't make it down here.

Let me play I have nothing else to do with my anger.

[John]

Sometimes I wish I was an idiot. Then maybe I could afford any bike I wished.
No your just a broke idiot.

[Waylander]

No your just a broke idiot.

I really REALLY wish that last word was true... (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4566240127&indexURL=2#ebayphotohosting)

[John]

I really REALLY wish that last word was true... (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4566240127&indexURL=2#ebayphotohosting)
ok so some ripoff pos crusier somehow makes you not an idiot?

[onearmedbandit]

i think one winner was a guy who brought a new motorhome, got on the freeway and hit cruisecontrol, then calmly got up to make a cup of coffee. Strangly enough he crashed. He then successfully sued Winabago for SEVENTEEN MILLION DOLLARS and a replacement camper.

While I agree with the general gist of the thread, it should be pointed out that this is one of the oldest urban myths.

[Pixie]

While I agree with the general gist of the thread, it should be pointed out that this is one of the oldest urban myths.
Older than the hand in the chain wrapped around the roofrack?

[onearmedbandit]

Older than the hand in the chain wrapped around the roofrack?

Yup, older than that.

[unhingedlizard]

While I agree with the general gist of the thread, it should be pointed out that this is one of the oldest urban myths.

Yeah but isnt that fact you could believeit happening scary?

[WarlockNZ]

Mr. Common Sense

Mr. Sense had been with us for many years.
No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He will be remembered as having cultivated such valued lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm and that life isn't always fair.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn) and reliable Parenting strategies (adults, not kids, are in charge).

His health began to rapidly deteriorate when well intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place.

Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Mr. Sense declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student; but, could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Finally, Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense finally gave up the ghost after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot, she spilled a bit in her lap, and was awarded a huge financial settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust, his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason.

He is survived by two stepbrothers; My Rights and Ima Whiner.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

If you still remember him, let people know that he is gone; if not, join the majority and do nothing.

[Wasp]

R.I.P Common Sense :bye:

[Indiana_Jones]

Amen to that.

-Indy

[Lias]

Common Sense finally gave up the ghost after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot, she spilled a bit in her lap, and was awarded a huge financial settlement.

Just a FYI, alot of people think that Mcdonalds actually was culpable in that case. They sold coffee so hot that it was undrinkable, so hot that it caused 3rd degree burns in 2-7 seconds. She also only sued them after they refused to pay more than $800 towards her medical expenses (she was seeking $20k).. Became very expensive for Macdonalds, because even after amount was reduced on appeal McD's still got punished for well over half a million US.

[slimjim]

shit wondered where he had fucked off to, when i was on me bike!! haha ,
McDonalds got deep fucking pockets,

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
Why the early bird gets the worm;
Life isn't always fair; and
Maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Carpool, sun lotion or a band-aid to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by his 3 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

[Dai]

Seen this a few times before and it always rings true

[WarlockNZ]

ahhh .. bye bye re-post cherry ..

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=38480&highlight=Common+Sense

LOL ... and it's of one of my posts as well ... still a good read tho :)

[kro]

I read this and realised, although this is an American one, we are so quickly following them down this path.

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
- Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
- Why the early bird gets the worm;
- Life isn't always fair....and
- Maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6 -year- old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Tylenol, sun lotion or a band-aid to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement. Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents,

Truth and Trust, by his wife, Discretion, his daughter, Responsibility and his son, Reason. However, he is survived by his 3 stepbrothers: I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

[James Deuce]

What is ths, repost repost season? :)

[Sniper]

What is ths, repost repost season? :)

Thats not funny :)

Good Post Master Kro, but it has unfortunatly been posted and discussed before

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=43431&highlight=Common+Sense
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=38480&highlight=Common+Sense
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=15354&highlight=Common+Sense

[Skyryder]

Sort of funny in a sad way how an American response is now so appropiate for New Zealand.

Skyryder

[kro]

Delete it then, I'm not used to having to check stuff before I post it. My apologies.

[Sniper]

Delete it then, I'm not used to having to check stuff before I post it. My apologies.

Apologise for what, the QRF see nothing.....

[Manxman]

Delete it then, I'm not used to having to check stuff before I post it. My apologies.

Mate, I (and I suspect the vast majority of kiwis) am right with ya.

This sort of post should be encouraged, not knocked:Punk: . At least someone has the common sense to stick their neck on the line & push back against this tide of political correctness.

Theory goes: Sh*t starts in USA, moves to UK, then Oz, then NZ. So, theoretcially it should take a while (5+ years) to get here, but given the vast quantities of US pap we now see on TV, it has a more 'direct line'...

Good on ya Kro.

[James Deuce]

Delete it then, I'm not used to having to check stuff before I post it. My apologies.

Crikey, if I can't be sarcastic any more my head will explode.

The sentiment isn't new, didn't start in the US, and was best expressed by Solomon offering to chop a child in half so the two women claiming to be the baby's Mum could each have something to take home.

Sadly, thanks to a big chunk of each generation's population deciding that "History is bunk", and there's nothing to be learned from anything that anyone's learned or experienced before, we will be doomed to lamenting the loss of "Common Sense" forever.

[Bounce001]

I had the following email today and as I remember him, thought I would pass it on...



London Times Obituary of the late Mr. Common Sense

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and Maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend morethan you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.

It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an Elastoplast to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realise that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; along with his daughter and son, Responsibility and Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realised he was gone.

If you still remember him, pass this on…

[firefighter]

Someone send this to Sue Bradford.

[mashman]

that one's been around for years... still perfectly true though.... shame really!

[Bounce001]

Someone send this to Sue Bradford.

Don't forget Nick Smith - Hell send it to all politicians

[Dave Lobster]

Haven't the churches been businesses for two thousand years now?

[freedom-wedge]

Its so true

[freedom-wedge]

Haven't the churches been businesses for two thousand years now?

I suppose so, theres Enormous amounts of money that can be made in the service of God,

[SMOKEU]

I suppose so, theres Enormous amounts of money that can be made in the service of God,

Just ask that Brian Tamaki fella

[crazyhorse]

I've not heard this one - Its excellent

[Magua]

that one's been around for years... still perfectly true though.... shame really!

Sounds like a load of bollocks to me. Perhaps some of these actions could be referenced, might make it a bit more believable, rather than being another outlet for people to have a moan about the world these days.

[Skyryder]

Someone send this to Sue Bradford.

I think she wrote it. :jerry:


Skyryder

[Bounce001]

I think she wrote it. :jerry:


Skyryder


She can't of - she has no common sense.

[Bald Eagle]

Haven't the churches been businesses for two thousand years now?

Theres a huge profit in peddling guilt.

[Dave Lobster]

Theres a huge profit in peddling shite.

You spelt shite wrong ;)

[Mikkel]

She can't of - she has no common sense.

I do believe you mean: "She couldn't have - she has no common sense."

I am pretty sure Sue has got just as much common sense as is common. Problem is that common sense today isn't what it used to be - because of the four stepbrothers. It's a funny enough article and at least it was written by someone who had a decent grasp of the English language. (of != have)