Dr. SeUsS FuN

Today is Dr. Seuss’ birthday. He would have been 108 years old today.  We’ve been talking about Dr. Seuss, silly words, creative fun and humor all this week.  This week, I’d like to share a new movie coming out–today as a matter of fact: The Lorax.  Has anyone seen a preview of this movie?  It looks cute, colorful and fun, but I don’t happen to remember the story.  My kids are a bit old for Dr. Seuss.  Would love you to share your thoughts.

Sometimes the movies made from Dr. Seuss stories have a little twist to them I wasn’t expecting.  There was some controversy about Horton Hears a Who, which had a kangaroo who was “Pouch Schooled” which seemed to suggest the old socialization issue and perhaps an anti-Christian bias.  Please share your thoughts.

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What do you do when you can not tell a lie?

Washington’s birthday got me thinking about another president born in February.

President Lincoln is known for his honesty and Honest Abe would never tell a lie.  Here, in this Geico commercial, he is faced with telling his wife the truth when she asks him a question wives have been asking for decades.

So what do you do when you cannot tell a lie?

Watch!

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Secret Doctor Talk Decoder Ring

Are you an “emotional female” droning on to your doctor, year after year. about “little things” like fibromyalgia, thyroid issues, insomnia, menopause, or hypoglycemia?  Have you encountered any of the following Doctor Talk only to become confused because your brain is fuzzy from lack of sleep or the pain that is “all in your head?”  Having trouble deciphering what your doctor means?  Maybe you need the…

Secret Doctor Talk Decoder Ring:

* All the tests came back negative.
(Translation: I don’t know what else to do for you so you’ll just have to live with it.)

* Maybe you should take a few days off work.
(Translation: I don’t think there’s anything wrong with you, but you might feel better if you go shopping and buy a new hat.)

* Are you worried or stressed about something…how’s your family life?
(Translation: Since the tests are all negative, you must be upset about something in your life.  Depressed people complain of stuff.)

* Are you sure you’re not depressed?
(Translation: You’re a hypochondriac or it’s all in your head.)

Now don’t you feel so much better?

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Ronald Reagan-What’s My Line

It’s time again for Friday Funnies and since we are still celebrating Ronald Reagan’s birthday this week, I thought I’d post a rare video of his appearance on What’s My Line that I found on YouTube.  Enjoy this vintage black and white humor spectical.

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Fri Fun: Celebrating Gutenberg

On this day, February 3, 1468, Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press, died.  I’ve been talking about communication technology all week and wanted to end the week with this Friday Funny celebrating the advancement of communication technology that began with Gutenberg’s printing press in about 1439.

Here now is the famous Mideival Help Desk illustrating that people have always had difficulty with new technology.

 

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Friday Funnies: Silly Questions Lawyers Ask

This week, we’ve been talking about listening and communicating with the world (people of different languages and cultures).  It is fitting, then, that we have a Friday Funny that illustrates the humor in not listening to YOURSELF as you ask questions that may be interpreted in odd ways by those of different people.  Pastor Tim of Cybersalt.org has some great funnies.  Here are a few from his latest contribution to Crosswalk.com.  To read more of his humor, click the link following the excerpt.

Lawyer Laughs
The following questions from lawyers were taken from official records nationwide:

1. Was that the same nose you broke as a child?

4. Was it you or your brother that was killed in the war?

5. The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he?

6. Were you alone or by yourself?

14. So you were gone until you returned?

15. Q: She had three children, right? A: Yes. Q: How many were boys? A: None Q: Were there girls?

17. Q: You say that the stairs went down to the basement? A: Yes Q: And these stairs, did they go up also?

 

*Check out more on:  http://www.cybersalt.org/entertainment

 

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FUN with Insomnia Video

Art of Eloquence will have all new Communication FUNdamentals in 2012!  We started off the year with a brand new series of Art of Eloquence monthly seminars where I shared 16 Communication Myths and Phobias that will hurt your relationships!  If you missed it live, just click on the title and listen to the 20 minute audio.

Another free monthly feature we’ve added for 2012 is our new video series!  Some will be based on my JoJoisms, some will be videos of me sharing some communication tips or ideas, some will be other creative videos, but this month we started with…

A Visual JoJoisms Short Film Using Communication FUNdamentals.  The more creative and fun our communication is, the more memorable and effective we are at getting our message across.  I’ve had insomnia for many years. For those of you who don’t have insonmia, this is how it feels.  For those of you who do, share it with your friends and family so they will understand.  And…have a giggle on me!

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Limes

It’s time again for Friday Funnies and this week I have a game to play with these limes.  If you look closely, you may notice something that is amiss in this picture.  What is it?  What’s wrong with this picture?

engrish funny - You sir, are a dirty liar.

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What’s Wrong with this Picture?

It’s Friday Funnies again here at Communication FUNdamentals, Art of Eloquence.com’s blog.  What’s wrong with this picture?  How long did it take you to find it?
epic fail  - Readnig Is Ipmortant FAIL
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I must admit, I had to look at this at least twice to see it.  How about you?

What’s wrong with this picture?  Leave your guess as a comment here.

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New Year’s Resolutions: Then and Now

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