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We thought it would be fun to create a reader's response page on our site. This page will illustrate just how serious some people take their jokes, and how others are so supportive that it will look like we have them on the payroll. This page is a work in progress so bear with us as you scroll around. None of this is made-up, nor is the grammar corrected. We figure, if you wrote it and sent it, you must be pretty damned proud of it! Anyway, have some laughs as you look around, and remember, don't send anything too nasty to certain people because they just may make you famous.
 

Reply: Okeh.

What is the first sign of AIDS?
A. The pounding sensation up your ass!

regarding the above joke - I am an editor of a a statewide gay and lesbian newspaper - I do quite a bit of writing about AIDS - World AIDS Day is approaching soon - this disease is really no joke - it is a very painful way to die. But that isn't why I am writing - i am writing because the joke is completely inaccurate and misleading (not to mention homophobic). AIDS is often silent in its early stages - most people get tested because they think they may have been exposed to it - not because they have any specific symptoms - For most, there is no "first sign of AIDS" during the actual sex act, because the majority of people engage in safe sex which protects them from AIDS - Can't believe anyone actually thought this joke was funny. ---- Cheryl Zupan

Reply: You know, lesbo's kinda turn me on. What state are you in?

I'm sorry, but I feel that making fun of the Amish is just cold and heartless. My husband and I traveled together driving an 18 wheeler and I found the prettiest and most peaceful towns were Amish. It just goes to show how stupid and heartless you REALLY are. To make fun of hard working people just because they can't defend them selves so to speak. Ya, go ahead and call me what you will, you only proved with this mornings message what a jerk you really are. I'm sure I'm not the only one who is going to feel this way. It's one thing to just pass a joke around but to go on as you did this morning pretty much calling these people stupid only shows your ownintelligence. I am now unsubscribing, I certainly don't need your kind of humor. I get plenty of other jokes, and some may be Amish related, but they don't have the attitude you have -- Michelle Whittier - I'm sure you don't have the nerve to publish this letter either!!!!!

Reply: You're right, I am stupid and heartless. Maybe I can cheer you up. What do you call an Amish guy on the side of the road with his hand up his horse's ass? A mechanic!

I tell you what, I am unsubscribing, that is how I will defend the Amish. They are God's people too and I think you have some learning to do about respecting your brothers and sisters. Such ignorance....Maggie Rail

Reply: How do you know they're my brothers and sisters? They don't look anything like me.

I just wanted to let you know that I think you're very funny, and I don't know why people are sending you hate mail. I personally love cats, and you didn't get anything from me after you mentioned that you loathed them. As long as you leave mine alone, I'll be happy. One other thing, just so you know, I'm not psychotic, I don't think (some of the voices tell me I am, and some say I'm not, so I'm not quite sure), and I don't think I'm funny looking. I actually think I look quite normal. So, next time you harass people in a Chinese restaurant (after asking your wife first, of course), look for a normal looking person talking to herself, and I probably put the message in your fortune cookie. Continuously laughing at you - Mindy

Reply: Come on. How normal can you be? You slept with Mork for kripes sakes.

tz-maybe its just me, but it seems like youre getting the raw end of a few deals lately!!! just for the record, i enjoy the jokes-gay, straight, whatever...the whole "laff a day" concept is just that-to laugh. and if someone cant take the blinders off, lighten up and enjoy these jokes, than maybe they need to get laid-in whatever manner comes to mind....lol....keep up the good work and all the great jokes!

Reply: That's great advice whether your upset or not.

As a gay man, I have not been offended. If one cannot laugh at his own self, what is the point of living? - Gayly, WC

Reply: Amen.

Dear TZ,
I have been one of the faithful following of the Daily Joke/Laff a day family for two years now and have not had a problem with the content of the jokes until recently. I enjoy making fun of different groups of people just as much as the next guy, but the key word there is DIFFERENT. I make fun of everyone and lately the joke selection has seemed to target specific groups more than others. You are entitiled to your opinions, but lay off of the homosexuals you homophobic bastard. Aids is NOT a laughing matter!!!! I find no humor in an epidemic that is killing our nation. You should stick to making fun of the amish....they are less likely to read your jokes and be offended. The gay community here is not amused and does not appreciate your recent humor or remarks. Just thought i would let you know. But if you have to put gays down to boost your own disillusioned homosexual tendencies you just go right on ahead. ---Yoda

Reply: You killed me. By the way, 'use the force', and if that don't work try some KY.

I'm sure that some of you men think that jokes where men beat up on their wives are funny. As a formerly abused spouse, myself, I don't think it is a bit funny and I was very offended by the joke you ran today about the three women having lunch. I subscribe to your jokes to get a laugh and maybe escape from stuff like that. There is nothing funny about that at all. It's a reality that stuff like that happens and as long as you make people think it's funny, the men will keep right on hitting innocent women and bragging to their friends about it. I hope that is not the case around your household, but with the way you keep putting your wife down, it wouldn't surprise me. And I thought most of the jokes you run are pretty funny. Not laughing in TN

Reply: I would like to respond to you, but I can't, I must change the bandages on my knuckles.

TZ~ You may not care, but your last email letter on 12/8/98 was awesome and just when I thought you were truly a schmuck. I wont unsuscribe just yet. Tammy

Reply: Don't confuse yourself. I am a schmuck.

What's with all the corny stories. We like the jokes, not your twisted off beat humor. Stick to the jokes, okay? ---MamaHelton

Reply: Okay. Here's a good joke for you: MamaHelton!

I have never in my 35 years of living responded to anything published. I have no words other than total disgust do describe how I felt about the Jesus and Moses "joke" you sent on December 8th. I will unsubscribe to your "jokes" immediately and I will make note of your sponsors. No other words..........Loretta Bair

Reply: Come on. I know you responded to the personals in Field and Stream.

TODAY'S JOKES SUCKED! GET SOME BETTER ONES FOR TOMORROW!!!! ---kmccomb

Reply: Okay, but this joke is interactive. While looking at your feet, walk to the nearest mirror. Ready? Look up!

I'm sick of you writing your LONG thing at the beginning of the joke. I want the joke, not a crappy speech by you. ----SherriStar

Reply: You're so eloquent, I love talking to you. Will you marry me?

Upon reading the laugh-a-day received on Dec. 3 about the homosexuals being annoyed. I would have to say that the way you stated your case was interesting, and reflects a point I have been thinking for years. If you are desperate to be in a minority and stand out, then you should keep a sense of humor available in case of emergency, such as someone poking fun. May all your journeys lead to greater understanding. A grateful reader

Reply: The people who complained don't like people to poke fun. They just want the poke part.

Don't let a group of angry homos keep you from telling a joke, if you think it's funny. To hell with them... Fat people don't go postal when you make a fat joke, do they? And if they did, ya know what? @#!* 'em... If someone can't laugh at themself, and they're going to get bent out of shape about an EMail joke, then they either don't belong on the mailing list, or they're just way too gay for their own good. Take it easy, man......MJD

Reply: Umm...Yeah.

I was offended by the "two married buddies out drinking" joke ... ya' know, the one where the first guy gets yelled at by his wife for staying out too late for getting all liquored up. Then the other has the "gall" to go home and try to get "some" after drinking and having fun all night long and getting drunker than a skunk, but the wife pretends to be asleep. Well, I don't have a husband, and I'm not a wife, and I don't even drink, but ... ahh ... well, I am a woman!! And I WILL find something in this joke that offends me! Okay? Bugged by jokes about drunk guys coming home, Keighle ;)

Reply: You crack me up.

In reference to your joke referenced below, I would like to complain about your reference to Psychotherapists. I feel that psycho- therapists should be held in higher regard than to which you seemingly refer. Please refer to the underlined portion on your referenced statement... In this portion I feel that you are also targeting children. Clearly, this child meant no harm, and should not be portrayed as an evil entity. Your continued assaults on the unfortunate few (namely: gays, homosexuals, fags, lesbians, sissy-boys, butches, dikes, psychotherapists, children, blondes, people of Polish persuasion, dolts, morons, idiots and other assorted cretins) truly chafes me. ---Bruce

Reply: You should be on stage. I forwarded this to the entire office.

I Subscribe. Therefore, I feel I have a right to comment. First of all, I wasn't too sure if you were for real. Then I thought you were a joke. Then I thought about deleting all correspondence from you. Then my curiosity began to rise to a level that I couldn't wait to get home from work to read your sick comments. Now I am hooked on you. We seem to have about the same outlook on life in general. That scares me. I find your sarcasm very sexual. Don't ask me why. Like I said, I am as sick as you are! ---BK

Reply: Umm...thank you. Have you ever seen the movie 'Play Misty for Me?'

I am sorry but your wrong. I am sure the only reason your doing this is to get attention. I am sure you are a great guy and if you take the time to see how great you are, you would not have to do these degrading things to your-self. Life is not long enough to put your-self down. You have to have a good sense of HUMOR to be able to come up with such great jokes, and I am sure you are cute. Just beauce you think you may be ugly, you could be a prince to someone else. Eveybody is different in what they want and what they look for in a person. GIve your self a break and find somthing to be happy about:) PLEASE:):):):) Well you take care and SMILE:) EMILY:) \

Reply: You don't fool me! I know you are a 300-pound FBI agent.