[GCFL-discuss] Today's funny: C-Nile Virus

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Is the rating system only on the website?  No link on the e-mail 
itself...  (hint hint)?
I don't think it's the mention of old age.  I attribute it to the fact 
that people did not read aloud in their mind the word C-Nile as senile, 
they thought of it as a virus warning.  When I sent it to my 72 year-old 
dad and 54 year-old sister (both intelligent but not computer savvy), I 
made sure to put in the subject heading that this was a joke and that 
"C-Nile =senile".  I know they will enjoy it now and not be confused or 
think it was not a good funny.  Maybe you need to add that kind of thing 
for people who are not punny, like in the subject line and at the end of 
the joke?
Jeanene


gcfl-discuss at gcfl.net wrote:

>I think it's interesting to get feedback on jokes like today's funny.  The rating system has been fun for me.
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>I'm surprized that there are so many 0's and 1's on today's funny.  Maybe people get offended by the mention of old age???
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>- John
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