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Tuesday, June 15. 2010

Almost forgot. Today is Elder Abuse Day

Thanks to our friend Marianne for reminding us of this critically important day of National Awareness and Action.


Make sure you get out there and abuse at least one of those "elders" today. More, if you can find them. If they have any grey hair, go for it. Do not beat anybody under 30, as they used to say.


If you happen to be an elder, whatever that is (related to Elderberry?), then abuse yourself in your way of choice.


I have planned my day to find a crew of those elders in line for the Early Bird Special at my local Long John Silver's. It's right next to Red Lobster, so we'll have a chance to abuse quite a few seafood-eaters.


I hate to do it, but it's for America. And, let's admit it: sado-masochism is exciting.

Posted by Bird Dog in Our Essays, The Culture, "Culture," Pop Culture and Recreation at 12:24 | Comments (4) | Trackbacks (0)

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Self abuse?
#1 thud (Link) on 2010-06-15 15:53 (Reply)
thud ... I don't think self-abuse qualifies unless you're already elderly. But then, I don't know the rules. I wouldn't set up such a dumb thing.

My favorite national observance is National Library Week -- Take Your Bookie to Lunch.

Marianne
#2 Marianne Matthews on 2010-06-15 17:10 (Reply)
'sadism is exciting' ...JUST the thing you want to hear from your doc!
:-)
#3 buddy larsen on 2010-06-15 19:12 (Reply)
Linkin' to yall's self may qualify yall as what...
#4 Leag on 2010-06-15 19:46 (Reply)

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