Hi,
I know this is a support website and people come here in desperation many times. I have been there myself. We have so many serious posts which is great, but I have sometimes felt like people might be annoyed if I post something silly. This kind of made my little brain make room for this question. Do we trans people take ourselves too serious sometimes? Is there a place on here for being silly. I know with my humor, I try to fine tune it so no one laughs. (Its quieter that way.) I just believe in the therapeutic power of smiling and laughing.
Moni
Seriously??!!! You're just going to invalidate all of my fears and concerns just like that?
WAAAAHHHHAHHHHHH!
<running off sobbing>
Yes! Distracted another administrator, quick everybody, we can party. Yeaaaaaaa!
An interesting question Monica,
If I look at the financial cost, social and physical risks each of us willingly embraces to experience life as our true selves, well it can't get any more serious than that, can it?
On the other hand, that opportunity to experience the "me" that has been hidden for so long that lets us laugh and embrace all the silly whimsy and magic that life can know throws seriousness out the window. You yourself are such a fine example of this by the way; thank you for that!
Anne
How can I not take myself too seriously? I am hot, sexy, smart, strong willed, quick witted, a fountain of estrogen and yar.. i am just pefect. And no, I really am not a narcisist ;)
Love ya Moni :)
I'm in total agreement. Everywhere else, I'm a cocktail of sarcasm/profanity/dark humor/panty ruffling/profanity/profanity/really dark humor/long walks on the beach.
The personality reaaaalllllyyyyy kicks down a couple hundred notches on these forums. I know why (I get that there are kids and whatnot), but I do often have to go back and heavily edit before I hit post.
These forums are a fasting period for the infinitely funnier and more terrible me.
So yeah, I'm not sure if people are generally more serious or they're just heavily censoring themselves. Perhaps a bit of both?
Ehh, I run more serious most of the time, probably more so here where I'm making decisions with all too real consequences and (presently) dealing with recovery and significant post op pain.
I try to lighten up, even in the heavy ->-bleeped-<-, things go better if you can choose to surf it rather than wade through it :-).
I definitely agree with this. Some of it is just the nature of internet forums. Sarcasm and innuendo are not easily executed/understood in written media like this so I think many of us (myself included) avoid it and the humor that would go with. That said, this is why I try to post both positive and negative experiences at least. I think celebrating the good stuff (even if it's kind of dorky like getting excited over our name appearing on a website) along with the challenging questions definitely helps lighten the mood.
As it comes to society overall, I think our trans community can stand to lighten up a bit too. I know so many who are so focused on fighting for justice and equality that we often miss the ability to just enjoy being who we are. PrideFest for me this year was a great reminder of how to just chill out, enjoy life being true to myself and not worry so much about what others are thinking of me.
I thought it was just an " American " thing ?
Paula, X.
Moni, Moni, Moni (sorry been watching an ABBA special)
I think you are right but it is such a delicate line to walk...I mean having a "Special Friend" saying they will (play menacing music)"Hunt you down" could easily be taken the wrong way...at least in polite circles anyway. :D :D ;D ;D I think humour is alive and well on this board in all sorts of ways...Sadly Plenty of us seem to use humour to cover our pain.
Seriously?, are you serious? Now let's see, Moni, Laurie, Devlyn Marie and others are going to go hunting for each other armed with orreo, and chocolate chip cookies. Now everyone knows that to do a proper job of not only hunting one down and then finishing the job that you need brownies! Much more substance to them and when allowed to harden, oh my they can really leave a mark, there is only one problem with them, you need to hide them to get to that correct hardness factor, me I cannot keep my grubby hands off of them to get to that point. So everyone is safe for the moment, now where is that second pan hid?
Dear Moni...
Up until now, I had always considered you a valuable member of the forum.. But, I am afraid things have obviously taken quite a bad turn!!!!... I have reported this thread to the moderators as a clear violation of Terms of Service sect 42.3 A section 12... Paragraph 17 (advocating postings of a humorous or trite nature)
It is my sincere hope we can put this unfortunate incident behind us after a time of healing and return soon to speaking about things more appropriate and in keeping with the true intent of the forum!!!
Now can we please return to postings about matters of great importance such as ..." Why I will never pass because my pupils are 2.795436523" apart versus the cis woman' average of 2.79425412"...
Hoping you can find help for whatever has come over you!!! :)!!!!!!!
Ashley :)
I think is the nature of this forum. Between not wanting to break rules and not wanting to hurt anyone's feelings (which is pretty easy here since it's one tough road), we censor ourselves a lot. I tend to be more fiery and sarcastic but I definitely tone it down here.
Oh Gheeeezee Roni ::) sorry just a typo I meant Mo - ni and you know it.
Can't you do anything without getting me dragged into it? (and we both know it's all about me) You start up this subject soliciting reassurance that you are capable of humor (and we both know you are serious about wanting to be funny) and you get not only yourself placated by such kind folks here that would never hurt anyone's feelers, but you manage to get Devlyn and I raked over the coals in doing so.
Everyone here knows you try (operative word there) to bring some humor to these forums by attacking me personally but I for one am not buying it. It's a cover up for your abject shyness and insecurities. It's all a sham. If it wasn't for me you would be reduced to tears thinking all those morose or mundane thoughts you are prone to. I personally have allowed you to become distracted from real life issues in order to think up obnoxious things to say to me. And poor Devlyn... I haven't figured out how she manages to get out of that padded room and onto a computer everyday... she's crafty that one is. She seldom if ever has anything serious to say. I think your influence has finally pushed her over the edge and there can be no return. Yes, yes there are many other nuts out there that are able to give sage advice (at times) and heart felt support to those in need. Somehow they manage a semblance of control while maintaining a sense of humor. Oh wait a minute, I just realized they are all foreigners... it's possible they could also be warped in their thoughts and I mistook it for humor. (add to list of serious things to ponder when time permits)
Now where was i? I'm serious! what was this thread about again? oh never mind it was started by Monica, it can't be important...
Hugs,
Laurie
I never use humor on here.
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Quote from: paula lesley on June 12, 2017, 08:08:40 AM
I thought it was just an " American " thing ?
Paula, X.
Oh my gosh, there is so much material posted here but I had to stop at this post, or should I say international incident. Americans are humorless , my dear Paula? Monty Python was funny and I will give you Benny Hill, but that was a long time ago. Don't you watch the news. Don't you know we are about to "Make America Silly, Again" You are dealing with an arrogant American in me my friend. No one will look sillier, more ridiculous or baffoonish than this American. Thank you very much.
Moni
How's that for violating TOS regulations and tiptoeing around politics (Hoping no one goes there.)
Oh, one other question for this thread. DOES anyone really get annoyed by the humor on this site? Randy?
Moni
Quote from: HappyMoni on June 12, 2017, 06:38:48 PM
How's that for violating TOS regulations and tiptoeing around politics (Hoping no one goes there.)
Moni,
I guess I would have to admit that your tiptoe dancing skills are indeed first rate...perhaps this will in some way help to offset your wanton disregard for the rules around here!!!
A :)!!!!
I like humour, and I am not offended or bothered when I see it on this site. We have so much serious stuff going on in our lives that we need some levity to lighten things up.
On the other hand, I use humour cautiously online, and especially here. On the Web, there are no visual body language clues to indicate how a message is being received. It is too easy to become like that awkward guy we have all met who doesn't know when to quit because he is oblivious to the reactions of those around him. Add to that members who may be experiencing pain in their lives and therefore might be in fragile states of mind.
So, on the whole, I use humour less here than I do in real life.
'Wanton disregard' is that as bad as burying 13 bodies in the cellar like Kathy does?
Moni
I was going to say something serious but I can't keep a straight face reading these comments.
Curse you all!!
-
Nathan
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Quote from: HappyMoni on June 12, 2017, 07:53:09 PM
'Wanton disregard' is that as bad as burying 13 bodies in the cellar like Kathy does?
Moni
Shush! They only know about the first 10.
I never take myself seriously, but my style of humor is too edgy and autistic to be appreciated.
Quote from: HappyMoni on June 12, 2017, 07:53:09 PM
'Wanton disregard' is that as bad as burying 13 bodies in the cellar like Kathy does?
Moni
Short answer... No, ...not AS bad... But wanton disregard is one of the gateways through which one passes before they end up with 13 bodies buried in the cellar... A fact to which I am sure Kathy can attest!!!....My hope for you Moni is that you can turn things around before it gets to that point!!!! ... I will be sending good thoughts!!!
Onward we go!!!
Ashley :)
It's Moni's (as in Mahony or sony) fault. All her fault! She did it. Do you see how this serious subject has just gone downhill from its inception?
As for my serious lol answer; I find that I abhor humor especially when I'm being serious(almost never). It is so annoying trying to get my point across when I can only visualize Moni ducking for cover upon seeing me walk into her recovery room. I mean hey, I don't want to see her tear a stitch or anything. I don't want her to hurt herself at all. I mean where's the fun in that?
But seriously Moni, I am going to hunt you down. Bet on it, girl.
But even more seriously I fear that I am one of those insensitive people incapable of seeing the harm my intended humor may be causing until it's too late. As Eric Burdon put it, "I'm just a soul whose intentions are good, Oh Lord! please don't let me be misunderstood"
I hate it when that happens,
Hugs,
Laurie
Quote from: Edgy McAutist on June 12, 2017, 08:24:16 PM
I never take myself seriously, but my style of humor is too edgy and autistic to be appreciated.
I know the feeling
Mine is just puns which I find utterly punny!
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I'm just gonna side with whatever TG says since she's completed the journey and is sorta my inspiration, and wish to follow her path. :icon_chick:
Quote from: HappyMoni on June 12, 2017, 06:38:48 PM
Oh, one other question for this thread. DOES anyone really get annoyed by the humor on this site? Randy?
Moni
My theoretically humorous comment was such dry humor that everyone was afraid to talk about it. Thank you Moni for allowing me the opportunity to straighten you all out. This is where the lack of body language does me in.
I really appreciate humor, even when poorly applied or lame. While I agree that there are some topics that don't play well with humor, much of the time it helps us lighten up and sometimes even lets us see another aspect of the situation.
Seriously, as always, Randy
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Some things are serious and should be dealt with understanding and compassion, other things are serious but can be dealt with laughter and friendly banter. The important thing is that we are working together as a community, there is a time and place for everything, especially fart jokes ;D
Peace and love and all that good stuff,
Sadie
Quote from: RandyL on June 12, 2017, 10:47:39 PM
My theoretically humorous comment was such dry humor that everyone was afraid to talk about it. Thank you Moni for allowing me the opportunity to straighten you all out. This is where the lack of body language does me in.
I really appreciate humor, even when poorly applied or lame. While I agree that there are some topics that don't play well with humor, much of the time it helps us lighten up and sometimes even lets us see another aspect of the situation.
Seriously, as always, Randy
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It's okay Randy I knew you were lying,
Laurie
Quote from: Shy on June 13, 2017, 01:26:49 AM
Some things are serious and should be dealt with understanding and compassion, other things are serious but can be dealt with laughter and friendly banter. The important thing is that we are working together as a community, there is a time and place for everything, especially fart jokes ;D
Peace and love and all that good stuff,
Sadie
eeewwww Sadie that one stank? stunk? stinked? oh hell it smelled awfuler.
Hugs.
Laurie
Spot on moni life is bloody hard enough add on top transitioning it can become unbearable at times, no doubt there's one or two on the forums who would rather we dispense with all this school kid humour.
Well tuff if won't for a little silliness I would of been in a wooden box by now my life is on a knife edge at the moment so I look forward to moni's , Laurie's & davnia's bitching, yes the point of these forum is too post life changing problems that we can help or have a point of view on but I do think sometimes we all do take ourselves too seriously me being one of them. Sara x
Quote from: Sinclair on June 12, 2017, 10:31:12 PM
I'm just gonna side with whatever TG says since she's completed the journey and is sorta my inspiration, and wish to follow her path. :icon_chick:
Thanks so much for the vote of confidence my friend!... I don't think I have completed anything though, for life is an ever unfolding journey. In the words of Robert Earl Keen... The Road Goes On Forever And The Party Never Ends
I am honored to be sharing the road with you Sinclair and everyone here!!! Be at least a little silly everyday, find happiness and peace within... All will be well :)
Onward we go!!!
Ashley :)
Quote from: HappyMoni on June 12, 2017, 06:38:48 PM
No one will look sillier, more ridiculous or baffoonish than this American. Thank you very much.
"Hold my beer". - Donald Trump ;D
First of all, I hope I didn't scare poor Paula Lesley away. I was only kidding. I suspect one day our countries will stop this war and we will become friends with the British. Cheerio's! (Not my favorite cereal but they seem to love to talk about it a lot over there) Pip pip!
Now, I would like to explain why I was worried about the humor. I chat with Laurie a lot and it kind of goes like this. She says something outrageous about my name while in some sort of ritualistic cookie stupor that she is usually in. Me, being hiely intellergint, offer soothing words of comfort in return. She then rants bout somethin else. Somewhere a hairless Chihuahua gets into the picture and, well, you get the idea. In my head, I am picturin all the wonderful trans folk on here saying, "Oh my Gosh, can't that Laurie leave that poor innocent, nice, young, defenseless, youngMoni alone? Right? (Denni I brought it up before you did. Please someone ask her about her golf game!) Anyway!
Ashley, TGirl as you can plainly see I am too far gone, save yourself! I have wanton disregard for my wanton disregard.
Farts are awesome except if I am to be the stereotype female I am aiming to be I am doomed to never fart again.
Sara, I think of my humor as preschool, thank you. I love you girl but that wooden box crack is kinda dark there girl. :) Hugs
FTM, you had to pull the 'Trump' card, didn't you?
Thank you all for helping keep my sanity. Laurie, en, en en!
Moni
Humor helps me cope. After all I spent 64 years in my alter ego as a man. Unfortunately most my humor is meant for truck drivers and Sailors. How low can I go? You don't want to know.
Quote from: HappyMoni on June 13, 2017, 07:36:55 PM
Now, I would like to explain why I was worried about the humor. I chat with Laurie a lot and it kind of goes like this. She says something outrageous about my name while in some sort of ritualistic cookie stupor that she is usually in. Me, being hiely intellergint, offer soothing words of comfort in return. She then rants bout somethin else. Somewhere a hairless Chihuahua gets into the picture and, well, you get the idea. In my head, I am picturin all the wonderful trans folk on here saying, "Oh my Gosh, can't that Laurie leave that poor innocent, nice, young, defenseless, youngMoni alone? Right? (Denni I brought it up before you did. Please someone ask her about her golf game, please!) Anyway!
Thank you all for helping keep my sanity. Laurie, en, en en!
Moni
She dissed me didn't she? I mean like who in their right mind is going to believe I would pick on her? I understand her ummm challenged state and I would never pick a fight with an unarmed foe. Two weeks and you're in big trouble girl... Mark my words...
Hugs,
Laurie
OK, everyone stand forewarned about the hairless Chihuahua. I was trying to keep that hairless animal of prey leashed and out of sight but no Moni had to open up that big bag of woofs and unleash it to prey on everyone. You may want to stop reading and never enter this thread again because you will never, ever, be able to look at that breed of dog again, you are forever cursed. Every time you see one your thoughts will immediately come back to this posting, so you are warned!
A few weeks back Moni mentioned to me that after her latest hair removal treatment that a certain part of her anatomy resembled a hairless Chihuahua. For the strangest reason it immediately filled me with dread and dark thoughts. That afternoon I was playing in a golf tournament and wouldn't you know it, there lurking in the background of the green I swore I seen a hairless Chihuahua, really, I swear on Moni's anatomy. Well needless to say my putting for the remainder of the day was terrible. Golfers always say that you get the yip's, I have a new name for it, the woof's
So Laurie, and anyone else, be on the lookout for her dog Clyde when visiting, if she starts to look around and starts, to whistle, run, and run as fast as you can, for it is truly a fearsome animal of prey. So Bonny, I mean Moni, oh my gosh that's it, isn't it, they have been reincarnated as Moni and her dog Clyde.
P.S. I take no responsibility for anything in this post, your golf game, or the impending case of the woof's
Ai Carrumba! Take it back, take it back!! I'll be seeing Moni everywhere!!
I know she dared you Denni, but did you really have to do it?
Hugs,
Laurie
Quote from: Denni on June 14, 2017, 09:01:21 AM
OK, everyone stand forewarned about the hairless Chihuahua. I was trying to keep that hairless animal of prey leashed and out of sight but no Moni had to open up that big bag of woofs and unleash it to prey on everyone. You may want to stop reading and never enter this thread again because you will never, ever, be able to look at that breed of dog again, you are forever cursed. Every time you see one your thoughts will immediately come back to this posting, so you are warned!
A few weeks back Moni mentioned to me that after her latest hair removal treatment that a certain part of her anatomy resembled a hairless Chihuahua. For the strangest reason it immediately filled me with dread and dark thoughts. That afternoon I was playing in a golf tournament and wouldn't you know it, there lurking in the background of the green I swore I seen a hairless Chihuahua, really, I swear on Moni's anatomy. Well needless to say my putting for the remainder of the day was terrible. Golfers always say that you get the yip's, I have a new name for it, the woof's
So Laurie, and anyone else, be on the lookout for her dog Clyde when visiting, if she starts to look around and starts, to whistle, run, and run as fast as you can, for it is truly a fearsome animal of prey. So Bonny, I mean Moni, oh my gosh that's it, isn't it, they have been reincarnated as Moni and her dog Clyde.
P.S. I take no responsibility for anything in this post, your golf game, or the impending case of the woof's
Denni,
First of all, thanks Denni, this is the closest thing to me ever seeing Laurie speechless.
Now,I had to get you to do it, Hon. You are the best kept secret on Susan's. Everyone should know how awesome you are even if I had to shove my anatomy out there to do it. I love the Moni and Clyde concept. Unfortunately, there is no one waiting in the wings to adopt Clyde so he will soon be put down. I still think it was a little convenient as a reason for the terrible putting. (Or do we call it 'mutting' now?)
Moni
In order to be truthful here, there was never a 'big' bag of 'woofs.'
I hope your going to put Clyde on a leash moni😂
were you trying to be funny? now that's a serious subject. Edit my post NEVER, you have to take me as you find me odd sense of humour and all, now where's that nice young lad with my JD and lemonade
OMG this thread makes me want to be friends with all of you.
I used to take myself SOOO seriously, like I'd trip and get angry because I was embarrassed, that's how bad it was.
But now, I know I'm a buffoon. I'm taking a bartender's course this week, and before I was finally able to open a cold shaker full of liquid, I managed to smash a glass AND soak myself in water. It was a highlight of my week :laugh: Transitioning is tearing down any barriers that were leftover from my days as a landmark in Berlin
Humor is one of my best qualities...I'll let you guess what the others might be..
Quote from: ds1987 on June 14, 2017, 05:11:09 PM
OMG this thread makes me want to be friends with all of you.
You mean to tell me you are not our friend??? OMG say it isn't so.
Hugs,
Laurie
PS ( watch out for that moanknee she's trouble)
Quote from: Laurie on June 14, 2017, 05:51:12 PM
You mean to tell me you are not our friend??? OMG say it isn't so.
Hugs,
Laurie
PS ( watch out for that moanknee she's trouble)
Aaaaaas youuuuuu wiiiiiiish
And I'm not too worried about her, I'll just speak softly and carry a big stick
Quote from: davina61 on June 14, 2017, 03:03:45 PM
were you trying to be funny? now that's a serious subject. Edit my post NEVER, you have to take me as you find me odd sense of humour and all, now where's that nice young lad with my JD and lemonade
Davina,
I would never want you to change anything about you. Well, other than the things you want to change. Are you asking for your 'poolboy' you rascal you?
DS1987 I like that name, very catchy. Is that the year you were born? Just sayin I have a dog older than you.
In a few weeks, I will be asking for a moment of silence for my dearly (well actually my degrudgingly tolerated) dog, Clyde. I will only ask this of Laurie. I am hoping for a moment of silence from her for, I don't know, for a few weeks.
Monica
Quote from: HappyMoni on June 14, 2017, 08:43:03 PM
In a few weeks, I will be asking for a moment of silence for my dearly (well actually my degrudgingly tolerated) dog, Clyde. I will only ask this of Laurie. I am hoping for a moment of silence from her for, I don't know, a few weeks.
Monica
Shirley you jest. I may just celebrate the event. Moment of silence my ummm my ummmm your ummmm oh never mind Moanknee, it ain't happening and you know it.
Beware you, I'll be on the road by tomorrow evening heading east. Beware I say!
Hugs
Laurie
I definitely think trans people take themselves too seriously. I did for sure. Every little thing seemed like a major disaster when I was first transitioning. I've learned to laugh at myself a lot more. One of the funniest things that ever happened to me seemed like the end of the world when it happened. My dad and I were in Walmart. I had just started hrt so I had no chest. I had these silicone breast forms I stuck in my bra. I had on a tank top and I don't know if the bra was too loose or what but I bent over to get something off the bottom shelf and both of my breast forms fell out and hit the floor. And to make it worse they made a slapping noise when they hit the tile. And of course there were a couple of cute guys who saw it and started laughing. I bolted to the car and cried. When my dad came to the car he had my breast forms and he was laughing so hard he was crying. I think its funny now but when it happened I wanted to just die!
Quote from: Julia1996 on June 14, 2017, 09:31:13 PM
I definitely think trans people take themselves too seriously. I did for sure. Every little thing seemed like a major disaster when I was first transitioning. I've learned to laugh at myself a lot more. One of the funniest things that ever happened to me seemed like the end of the world when it happened. My dad and I were in Walmart. I had just started hrt so I had no chest. I had these silicone breast forms I stuck in my bra. I had on a tank top and I don't know if the bra was too loose or what but I bent over to get something off the bottom shelf and both of my breast forms fell out and hit the floor. And to make it worse they made a slapping noise when they hit the tile. And of course there were a couple of cute guys who saw it and started laughing. I bolted to the car and cried. When my dad came to the car he had my breast forms and he was laughing so hard he was crying. I think its funny now but when it happened I wanted to just die!
Ha!!!... I had the same thing when I first went full time... I run a lot so I bought a sports bra etc and tried to use the silicone forms I had... A couple miles in to my first run en femme they popped out the top of the bra in front of some people on the trail... Apparently once you start sweating and they are bouncing they get a mind of their own!!! ... I had to switch to foam inserts until the hormones did their thing!!!
A :)
Quote from: HappyMoni on June 14, 2017, 08:43:03 PM
DS1987 I like that name, very catchy. Is that the year you were born? Just sayin I have a dog older than you.
Well that's an old dog, now isn't it? Although, while taxidermy preserves, you can't fool us into thinking it still breathes
Where's my stick?
Quote from: ds1987 on June 15, 2017, 08:36:41 AM
Well that's an old dog, now isn't it? Although, while taxidermy preserves, you can't fool us into thinking it still breathes
Where's my stick?
Well Clyde does live although he doesn't exactly breath. Many a time I wanted to beat him with a stick, but it hurt too much. Old Clyde was born in 1957 and that is no lie. He was born by mistake actually. Oh the stories he could tell! Well, no, maybe not. I actually feel no remorse when his execution happens at the end of the month. I will shed no tears but happy tears. Farewell, Clyde!
I'm kind of jealous that I never had my breast forms fall out. I feel left out(or is it left in?). It is cool that you laugh at it now though. I think back to embarrassing moments of transition and don't see the humor at this point.
Moni
Is that stick for me?
Theres a song for that , all together---when the dog days are over by Florence and the machine.
Oh no watch out moni & Laurie are at it again being the whole of the post down.
Moni I was a taxidermist for a long time so if you want Clyde put in a nice glass case then I,m your woman, I've never had a breast form drop out how really embarrassing I had one drop out at home & I ended up standing on it so I,m one boob down.
I hope you have those new locks fitted moni, she on the road tomorrow.
Quote from: coldHeart on June 15, 2017, 12:27:48 PM
Oh no watch out moni & Laurie are at it again being the whole of the post down.
Moni I was a taxidermist for a long time so if you want Clyde put in a nice glass case then I,m your woman, I've never had a breast form drop out how really embarrassing I had one drop out at home & I ended up standing on it so I,m one boob down.
I hope you have those new locks fitted moni, she on the road tomorrow.
It's this evening Sara I'm working on it now (well sort of)
Laurie
Quote from: coldHeart on June 15, 2017, 12:27:48 PM
Oh no watch out moni & Laurie are at it again being the whole of the post down.
Moni I was a taxidermist for a long time so if you want Clyde put in a nice glass case then I,m your woman, I've never had a breast form drop out how really embarrassing I had one drop out at home & I ended up standing on it so I,m one boob down.
I hope you have those new locks fitted moni, she on the road tomorrow.
Ha ha ha, sounds like you were one boob up and one boob down, Sara.
You need to start the ominous music with that last comment of yours. Actually, I think she will be packing for years. She fears me. If I am wrong, I hope she ain't 'packing' when she gets here. I can see the headline now. 'Dog Dies, Followed by Owners P*ssy Shot Too.'
Quote from: HappyMoni on June 15, 2017, 04:16:36 PM
Ha ha ha, sounds like you were one boob up and one boob down, Sara.
You need to start the ominous music with that last comment of yours. Actually, I think she will be packing for years. She fears me. If I am wrong, I hope she ain't 'packing' when she gets here. I can see the headline now. 'Dog Dies, Followed by Owners P*ssy Shot Too.'
So now it's a dog and cat fight over there? Hope the pussy cat wins [emoji1]
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Quote from: Member061817 on June 19, 2017, 09:18:14 PM
whenever I try to kid around and make witty like this ... somehow it comes out not quite right and people think I am being extraordinarily not nice. It is a fine art and brings great coolness to those who can pull it off with aplomb. I can't really contribute to this one, at least not without revealing exactly how incomprehensibly twisted my sense of humor is and being the only one laughing hysterically at what nobody else even realizes is a joke much less gets it. Wish I were so clever. Oh poop now I feel like an alien from the Pleiades ... again ... and I will spiral into a singularity of darkness and despair dragging the entire cosmos with me ... so sorry.
Anyway (ahem) humor can be the greatest help in the saddest of situations if applied with just the right sensitivity and familiarity to pull someone out of a dark vortex. Please ... do carry on
Member061817, you Russian sounding spy you! I am not clever either, I just have diarrhea of the mouth. I think if anyone laughs at something I write it is indicative of a character flaw on their part and they should be watched. You on the other hand, the cosmos reference, with a pinch of a dark vortex, and bringing it home with a Pleiades reference, you my friend are funny. Okay let's look at what I just said. Yeah I feel like there is a danger that you might feel insulted. I do worry about it. (No sexy Russian spies were hurt in the making of this post.) The thing is, if you make it really over the top, I think people know it is a joke, right? Making fun of oneself is kind of safe too isn't it? Now go ahead, make fun of yourself, I promise I will laugh. >:-) My point about humor is people with gender dysphoria go through some tough emotions, we beat ourselves up so often, I just want us to laugh a little, smile a little. (Then we put them on the watch list.)
Moni
If I dont know/dont like someone I am very serious around them.
If I do like someone I joke all the time.
so its entirely situational for me
Pssst Moni
We don't usually mention the "watch list" in public... :eusa_shhh: :eusa_shhh: ;)
A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything :)
I was trying to be very serious the other day by sneaking into the busy freeway gas station to refuel and go when I locked myself out in what have been described as a typical female move. IE leaving my purse in the truck, my keys in the ignition and locking the doors. I was very much embarrassed by it and forced to be that "Damsel in distress" having to ask stranger for help.
It was a very traumatic and serious event for me and yet what I relate it to anyone they laugh at me. Cis women friends actually seem to enjoy it more than you ladies here.
I feel so belittled and abused by everyone's lack of understanding and compassion. I could just huddle in the corner and cry and no one would care. Especial that self centered creature with the deceased dog that started this thread. I mean really she thinks this site is all about her when it is obvious to the more casual observer that it's really all about me.
*sigh* I guess I will have to chalk up my horrible gas filled experience as a bit of entertainment for everyone else and claim I did so as a training exercise of what not to do for everyone else.
Poor me, poor me, poor me.
LMAO
Laurie ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Laurie on June 20, 2017, 10:00:46 AM
I was trying to be very serious the other day by sneaking into the busy freeway gas station to refuel and go when I locked myself out in what have been described as a typical female move. IE leaving my purse in the truck, my keys in the ignition and locking the doors. I was very much embarrassed by it and forced to be that "Damsel in distress" having to ask stranger for help.
It was a very traumatic and serious event for me and yet what I relate it to anyone they laugh at me. Cis women friends actually seem to enjoy it more than you ladies here.
I feel so belittled and abused by everyone's lack of understanding and compassion. I could just huddle in the corner and cry and no one would care. Especial that self centered creature with the deceased dog that started this thread. I mean really she thinks this site is all about her when it is obvious to the more casual observer that it's really all about me.
*sigh* I guess I will have to chalk up my horrible gas filled experience as a bit of entertainment for everyone else and claim I did so as a training exercise of what not to do for everyone else.
Poor me, poor me, poor me.
LMAO
Laurie ;D ;D ;D ;D
I did that once. My dad had to drive across town with the spare keys. For like a week after that everytime I went somewhere my dad would say " Now be sure to lock your keys in the car so you don't lose them."
Oh yeah I think we do. I have had to step out of the community and isolate myself to a few choice places (like this one) to interact with the community.
This place is one of the lesser serious ones in my opinion and people can have opinions. Even if they aren't popular.
And I appreciate that about this place.
Some people do get very wrapped up in certain things and forget that they are human.
I feel like posts like this are great for reminding us to all step back and realize we are awesome and human and deserve to feel and laugh and be happy and sad and proud and all the feels!!
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Quote from: Laurie on June 20, 2017, 10:00:46 AM
I was trying to be very serious the other day by sneaking into the busy freeway gas station to refuel and go when I locked myself out in what have been described as a typical female move. IE leaving my purse in the truck, my keys in the ignition and locking the doors. I was very much embarrassed by it and forced to be that "Damsel in distress" having to ask stranger for help.
It was a very traumatic and serious event for me and yet what I relate it to anyone they laugh at me. Cis women friends actually seem to enjoy it more than you ladies here.
I feel so belittled and abused by everyone's lack of understanding and compassion. I could just huddle in the corner and cry and no one would care. Especial that self centered creature with the deceased dog that started this thread. I mean really she thinks this site is all about her when it is obvious to the more casual observer that it's really all about me.
*sigh* I guess I will have to chalk up my horrible gas filled experience as a bit of entertainment for everyone else and claim I did so as a training exercise of what not to do for everyone else.
Poor me, poor me, poor me.
LMAO
Laurie ;D ;D ;D ;D
Laurie when I think of you, I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Now be respectful to Clyde, my hairless dog whom I despise. I am asking for a moment of silence on next Tuesday to mark his departure. Guess you are wrong, Laurie, its not about you or me, its about Clyde.
Love the lock the keys in the car so you don't lose them.
Moni
Come on Dreamer, laugh with us.
Quote from: Julia1996 on June 20, 2017, 10:19:19 AM
I did that once. My dad had to drive across town with the spare keys. For like a week after that everytime I went somewhere my dad would say " Now be sure to lock your keys in the car so you don't lose them."
Brilliant..."Dad" humour at its best! :D
I don't take my self seriously 98% of the time.......
I am probably what most people would consider an a-hole and a clown.
I am always goofing off, always making fun of myself and my friends (my friend's are also a-holes so it's cool).....My humor can be offensive, dark, deadpan, sarcastic, goofy....etc.
While I do understand that being anywhere on the LGBTQ+ spectrum is hard and can be pretty much turmoil for some people, and that there is hate and violence and discrimination, so there is a lot to fear and worry about...All of these fears are validated, however we have to learn to laugh some of the time....
Learn to laugh and smile, learn to laugh at yourself, learn to take a joke....etc.
The internet is a hard place to make jokes as they don't always come across correctly in text, even if you tag JK on the end of it, how is someone supposed to know you're sincerely joking...You can literally type ANYTHING whether you mean it or not.
I get both sides of the spectrum on this topic.....
But I am a goofball and it literally takes SOOOOOO much to offend me in the slightest that I am an angering amount of neutral to most people. xD;
Everyone takes themselves to serious nowadays lol, nothing to do with being trans or not.
I always was a joker mocking myself n what not.
And I kinda feel I shouldn't do it so much, as it's a dead giveaway. Annoying because always love making a laugh lol
;D I would make plenty of puns on the subject. But, i think we all are Super Serious to start. Fear, Anxiety, Hope and Desire. Those are the earliest emotions i remember from my transition.
I would get so worked up, i would over-analyse everything and end up walking into everything XD. i forget to just relax and be myself, more worried about 'fitting in' and being 'Passable'. Didnt take long to realise, Being yourself is more passable, than walking into everything and panicking XD
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All of you are Awesome XD
~E:Rose
Quote from: Rachel_Christina on June 21, 2017, 10:39:23 AM
Everyone takes themselves to serious nowadays lol, nothing to do with being trans or not.
I always was a joker mocking myself n what not.
And I kinda feel I shouldn't do it so much, as it's a dead giveaway. Annoying because always love making a laugh lol
Its funny you say that. As a guy, I was often out to get that laugh. Maybe it was me trying to find self worth any way I could. Now, I don't need that. I tend to be more quiet, listen more, and generally mellow out. I think I am less annoying and happier. On here, I go between being very serious and looking for some humor. When I started on Susan's I found it very serious. When I discovered Laurie welcoming everybody and their mother and moving furniture around I saw a chance to play. We have been messing with each other ever since. Now I have discovered there are a lot of people on here with great senses of humor. Maybe so many are afraid to joke for fear of being misinterpreted.
Moni
Yea, the problem I have is that I'm trying to avoid it, it's such a thing of my past.
I still love cracking jokes and all but I just look like my old self, not enough time has passed since I have begun living as a woman, and since I'm still not out at work I'm still forced to remember the male me :/
I'm sure I will fit in once I can chill, and just be myself. But as you said I'm in a very observant phase right now wher I watch and listen to all around me. I get nervous easily as well which I never had to deal with on this level.
Quote from: Rachel_Christina on June 21, 2017, 11:39:47 PM
Yea, the problem I have is that I'm trying to avoid it, it's such a thing of my past.
I still love cracking jokes and all but I just look like my old self, not enough time has passed since I have begun living as a woman, and since I'm still not out at work I'm still forced to remember the male me :/
I'm sure I will fit in once I can chill, and just be myself. But as you said I'm in a very observant phase right now wher I watch and listen to all around me. I get nervous easily as well which I never had to deal with on this level.
Rachel,
I can definitely relate to that. I am hoping after a year of genuine living, I am leaving that self-conscious phase to some extent. My brother is coming soon for my surgery. He is constantly joking. I can now let him enjoy that spotlight since I no longer need it. I
will surgically pick my spots for a few failed attempts at humor though. There will no doubt be a lot of laughing going on the next two weeks. I expect most will be at my expense. Hope you have luck with reaching your goals. Just remember, if you ever are in need of someone poking fun at you, call me. I will make that sacrifice for you, Girl. >:-)
Moni
Quote from: EndlessEden on June 21, 2017, 03:40:13 PM
;D I would make plenty of puns on the subject. But, i think we all are Super Serious to start. Fear, Anxiety, Hope and Desire. Those are the earliest emotions i remember from my transition.
I would get so worked up, i would over-analyse everything and end up walking into everything XD. i forget to just relax and be myself, more worried about 'fitting in' and being 'Passable'. Didnt take long to realise, Being yourself is more passable, than walking into everything and panicking XD
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All of you are Awesome XD
~E:Rose
Rose, what you say is quite wise, and I agree 100% but I am curious about what you walked into. Is it situations or are you saying you walk into furniture? Like, "What is that person thinking of me?" and suddenly you are tumbling down the stairs? The funniest moment of my life is when one of my brothers was in a pet store and I was standing outside looking at him. He was walking forward, peeked up at me, and ran headlong into the plastic viewing glass where you could see the puppies. I could hear the thud. The look on his stunned (not hurt) face had me on the floor, hysterical. I am secretly hoping you have some stories like that. We trans people deserve to laugh today. No pressure.
Moni
Haha thanks Moni.
And goodluck with surgery!
Well here we are again, only post-op this time with Moni and her anatomy that seems to be consuming me every time I get near a golf course. We all know that Clyde has caused untold numbers of golfers to suffer with the yips, ( I mean the woofs) especially me. I thought with his demise that I no longer had to fear approaching any green with my putter but now I am not so sure. Upon approaching a green shortly after her surgery, there, lurking in the background was this very nice looking feline. As I got closer I could hear it slowly purring and meowing something, but what really got my attention was what she had in her paws! In one paw, there it was, the poor departed Clyde, swinging slowly, in the other paw as I looked closer, I was filled with dread, for it was a bloodied hatchet! We now know how the poor departed Clyde met his demise, it was not in the operating room but before ever reaching the operating room with a quick whack of the hatchet and he was gone. It was then that I realized who we are now dealing with Moni and her new anatomy, it is Molly, "Molly Hatchet". It became even clearer to me when I realized what she was purring and meowing, for it was "Flirtin with Disaster" . This is one woman to be now taken very seriously, Laurie if I were you I would suggest the witness protection program! I know that I am safe to return to my golf game, thankfully, for she purred to me that I no longer need to fear the woofs.
P.S. The contents of this posting contain no facts or fiction, especially facts, for Molly speaks the truth and nothing but the truth. Hugs
But but but I thought I had Clyde's remains... If that was Clyde you saw Denni what do I have in my purse still?
ewww I don't even want to think what it could be.....
And btw I'm not afraid of Monihooha. I'm sure I can still take her and hope she is in much better condition when next I hunt her down.
Laurie
For once in my life I am speechless.
I think you have both been stitched up...the questions remains
.........Where is Clyde?
We all know I wouldn't stay speechless for long, right. Denni, my friend you knocked it out of the park with naming Clyde. Pure Genius! I am afraid your pussy is an imposter though. Clyde is indeed in Laurie's purse. Unless you have a fear of purses, your golf game is safe. I looked up the band and it was an all guy band with most everyone being deceased. It is not quite the image for my new little friend. I believe Kendra thought of Bonnie, so it would be Moni and Bonnie. I thought of an Austin Powers slant (no pun intended) of 'MiniMoni. If I followed a dark theme like Denni, I would maybe go with Mistress something like Mistress Willow, my p*ssy. Since my new friend barely pokes her head out to see the world, I think something more demure might fit better. It just might be 'she who goes nameless.' My heart goes out to any newbie clicking this thread and trying to figure out what the heck we are talking about. I hear a 500 batting average puts one in the hall of fame, DenDen!
Moni
That wasn't a TOS violation I hope.
Aaaahhhhh, but Moni, further research would have revealed to you the true identity of Molly. Molly was a prostitute who when finishing with her clients conveniently sent them on their final journey with a hatchet, never to abuse a woman again. The band put the two together to form their name, "Molly Hatchet", Flirtin with Disaster was their first album and went to number one, Was thinking of you when I thought of your new anatomy and the number one as I am sure that is what you now think of it. Oh well, I will settle for batting .500 any day, now if I could only do the same for my golf game, lol.
P.S. the truth and nothing but the truth
Now Denni, you gonna tempt me with that prostitute angle aren't ya. It is tempting, to be sure, but the violent aspect is a bit too much. I gave up axe murder when I transitioned. You know that.
Moni
My first golf game had a score like 500. That was a 9 hole course.