Obituary for Mr. Sense

**John** · 8th August 2005, 23:51

Originally Posted by Waylander

I really REALLY wish that last word was true...

ok so some ripoff pos crusier somehow makes you not an idiot?

**onearmedbandit** · 9th August 2005, 00:18

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** · 9th August 2005, 00:23

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

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** · 9th August 2005, 14:14

Originally Posted by Pixie

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

Yup, older than that.

**unhingedlizard** · 9th August 2005, 19:55

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

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** · 5th November 2006, 22:30

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** · 5th November 2006, 22:33

R.I.P Common Sense

**Indiana_Jones** · 5th November 2006, 22:52

Amen to that.

-Indy

**Lias** · 6th November 2006, 10:08

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** · 6th November 2006, 11:45

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

**Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)** · 5th February 2007, 10:57

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** · 5th February 2007, 11:35

Seen this a few times before and it always rings true

**WarlockNZ** · 6th February 2007, 08:29

ahhh .. bye bye re-post cherry ..

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...t=Common+Sense

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

**kro** · 22nd April 2007, 11:54

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.