Humor

06
Jun
2024

It’s already THURSDAY!

Today is Swedish National Day. Also known as Svenska Flaggans Day (Swedish Flag Day), this public holiday commemorates two historical anniversaries: the coronation of King Gustav Vasa in 1523 and the ratification of the modern constitution on this day in 1809, which established a separation of governmental power.

Sweden had been a part of the Kalmar Union along with Norway and Finland under Danish leadership. The Union was an effort to counter the growing power of the Hanseatic League. Swedes rebelled repeatedly against Danish rule. Eventually, Gustav Vasa organized a rebellion and conquered most of Sweden. He was elected King of Sweden on June 6, essentially ending the Kalmar Union.

BADA BING!!!!

The first 5 Florists I called from the internet knew nothing about flooring or carpet. And suddenly I’m the idiot.

I started dating a TV weather girl. It’s nice to date a woman that’s wrong most of the time.

Me: Alexa, remind me to go to the gym. Alexa: I have added gin to your shopping list. Me: Close enough.

My family told me to get help for my drinking, so I hired a bartender.

TO THE PERSON THAT STOLE MY SHOES WHILE I WAS ON THE BOUNCY CASTLE. GROW UP!!!

Lance isn’t a common name these days, but in medieval times, they named boys Lance a lot.

Are you eating Rice Krispies? No, I’m getting out of bed!

Funny thing about getting older. Your eyesight starts getting weaker but your ability to see through people’s BS gets much better.

Today is the birthday, in 1936, of Levi Stubbs, American baritone singer, best known as the lead vocalist of The Four Tops, (1965 US No.1 single ‘I Can’t Help Myself’, 1967 UK No.6 single ‘Standing In The Shadows of Love’). He was also a voice artist in film and animated television series, most famously for the voice of the alien plant in the 1986 comedic horror film Little Shop of Horrors. Stubbs died on 17th Oct 2008. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUOntQocGWk

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies
05
Jun
2024

Oops! WEDNESDAY already!

Today is Constitution Day in Denmark. Constitution Day (Danish: Grundlovsdag) commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Danish constitution of 1849 by King Frederik VII, which established Denmark as a constitutional monarchy, following the Danish Constituent Assembly of 1848 and 1849. From 1660 until 1849 Denmark had been an absolute monarchy.

The constitution was completely rewritten in 1866 and again on June 5th 1915, when women’s suffrage (given the vote) was introduced. It additionally honors the constitution of 1953, which was adopted on the same day.

many Danes celebrate their nation’s democracy and constitution with fællessang (group singing) and udendørsarrangementer (open-air gatherings) in public parks, where pølser (hotdogs) and beer are enjoyed by friends and family alike in the typically warm Scandinavian June weather. Concerts, theatre performances, art exhibitions, and other cultural events are organized to celebrate Constitution Day. These events showcase Danish talent and creativity while reflecting the cultural diversity and richness of the country.

Flag-raising ceremonies are held in different cities and towns across Denmark. The Danish flag, known as the Dannebrog, is raised in public spaces, symbolizing unity and national pride.

Denmark can claim the oldest monarchy in Europe. Queen Magrethe II can trace her direct lineage back to the 10th century.

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On this day in 2023, Brazilian samba and bossa nova singer Astrud Gilberto died at home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania aged 83. Her version of ‘The Girl from Ipanema’ won a Grammy for Record of the Year in 1965. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIdYg3wy9kI

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, World
04
Jun
2024

Back on TUESDAY

Yesterday was Emancipation Day in the Kingdom of Tonga – a public holiday. This holiday marks the abolition of slavery in Tonga in 1862. Emancipation Day represents a turning point in Tongan history as commoners were freed from the virtual ownership of chiefs.

Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom located in the Pacific Ocean, 1,250 miles north of New Zealand. It is composed of over 170 South Pacific islands, of which only about 36 are inhabited.

In some countries, notably those in the Caribbean, Emancipation Day means the abolition of slavery by the European colonial powers in the early part of the 19th century. Emancipation in Tonga means the abolition of the system of serfdom which had been used by the local chiefs for centuries as a means of forced labor.

On June 4th 1862, Tonga’s first Christian king, George Tupuo I declared the abolition of serfdom in the official emancipation edict as part of his 1862 Code of Laws:

“All chiefs and people are to all intents and purposes set at liberty from serfdom, and all vassalage, from the institution of this law; and it shall not be lawful for any chief or person, to seize, or take by force, or beg authoritatively, in Tonga fashion, anything from anyone.”

Another important event that took place on June 4th is also celebrated on this day. Tonga became a British protected state under a Treaty of Friendship in May 1900, to fend off European settlers and rival Tongan chiefs who had tried to overthrow the king. This Treaty of Friendship and protected state status expired on June 4th 1970 under arrangements established prior to her death by the third monarch, Queen Sālote.

Emancipation Day is celebrated at the end of the annual three-day Ha’apai Festival, which promotes the beauty, cuisine, and culture of the Ha’apai Islands.

Today is the birthday, in 1944, of Holly Michelle Gilliam, from American folk rock vocal group The Mamas & the Papas who had the 1965 hit ‘California Dreamin” (which she co-wrote), the 1966 US No.1 single ‘Monday Monday’ and the 1967 hit ‘Dedicated to the One I Love’. She later established a successful career as an actress in film and television beginning in the 1970s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aK6JnyFmk

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies
30
May
2024

It’s THURSDAY, my friend

Today is Croatian Statehood Day. In Croatian, Statehood Day is known as ‘Dan državnosti’ and is Croatia’s national day marking the day in 1990 when the first post-Communist multi-party Parliament was constituted.

Historically part of the Austria-Hungarian Empire until its collapse at the end of World War I, Croatia was one of the six republics that formed Yugoslavia.

Following the breakup of Yugoslavia, the first post-Communist multi-party Parliament was constituted in Croatia on May 30th 1990.

In May 1991, the Croatian independence referendum had resulted in a 94% vote in favour of establishing an independent Croatia. Following the result, the Croatian Parliament formally proclaimed independence with the Constitutional decision on sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Croatia on June 25th.

At that time, many ethnic Serbs who lived in Croatia declared autonomy of the unrecognised Republic of Serbian Krajina, intent on achieving independence from Croatia. By the end of 1991, a high-intensity conflict fought along a wide front reduced Croatia’s control to about two-thirds of its territory. Serb paramilitary groups then began a campaign of killing, terror, and expulsion of the Croats in the rebel territories, killing thousands of Croat civilians and expelling or displacing as many as 400,000 Croats and other non-Serbs from their homes.

The war effectively ended in August 1995 with a decisive victory by Croatia. Following the Croatian victory, about 200,000 Serbs from the self-proclaimed Republic of Serbian Krajina fled the region and hundreds of mainly elderly Serb civilians were killed in the aftermath of the military operation. Their lands were subsequently settled by Croat refugees from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Today is the birthday, in 1958, of Swedish pop singer-songwriter and pianist Marie Fredriksson, with Swedish group Roxette, who had the 1990 US No.1 & UK No.3 single ‘It Must Have Been Love’. Roxette have sold an estimated 75 million records worldwide. Fredriksson died on 9 December 2019, aged 61 following a 17-year long battle with cancer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2C5TjS2sh4

Posted by Tom in eighties music, Humor, Music
29
May
2024

WEDNESDAY appears again

Today is Election Day in South Africa. Like most democracies, South Africa has declared election day to be a public holiday both to make it easier for citizens to vote and to emphasize the importance of this fundamental democratic right and responsibility.

Birds and Bees…

Ridiculous over-packaging…

BADA BING!

A new study finds that married couples have a higher chance of divorce than single people.

Yesterday I gave my food to a homeless person………and today the homeless person gave me a book titled “HOW TO COOK”.

At the library, I asked the librarian if they had any books on turtles “Hardback?” she asked. “Yes,” I said. “and little heads that go in and out.”

It’s the start of a brand-new day, and I’m off like a herd of turtles.

When I say, “The other day,” I could be referring to any time between yesterday and 15 years ago.

I run like the winded.

When you do squats, are your knees supposed to sound like a goat chewing on an aluminum can stuffed with celery?

I don’t mean to interrupt people. I just randomly remember things and get really excited.

When I ask for directions, please don’t use words like “East.”

If people don’t like you, it’s okay. You only need to be concerned if dogs or cats don’t like you.

I’m at that age that the next day my body whispers to me, “Please don’t do that again”.

You guys should see the stuff I don’t post. It sits in a folder labeled I think it’s funny but somebody will be offended.

Stormy Daniels was not surprised Trump’s defense was small and didn’t last long.

Him: How much for the gold circle of death? Her: Sir, those are engagement rings.

When men refer to themselves as “alpha males” I hear that term in the context of software. Alpha versions are unstable, missing important features, filled with flaws, and not fit for the public.

Common sense is a flower that does not grow in everyone’s garden.

Today is the birthday, in 1945, of Gary Brooker, English singer, songwriter, pianist and founder and lead singer of the rock band Procol Harum who had the 1967 UK No.1 and US No.5 single A Whiter Shade Of Pale. (one of the few singles to have sold over 10 million copies) and scored the hits ‘Homburg’, ‘Conquistador’. Brooker founded The Paramounts in 1962 with his guitarist friend Robin Trower and has also worked with Eric Clapton, Alan Parsons and Ringo Starr. He died from cancer on 19 February 2022 age 76. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJxpKlTID2Q

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies