I kind of feel bad (1 Viewer)

[TheIronSheik]

I can have a very dry sense of humor and I guess sometimes people don't realize I'm joking around.  And that can be funny to me because a lot of times, I don't care if others laugh.  It's more about making me laugh.

Anyway, we have a new receptionist at our front desk.  She's a super nice old lady and is all about going above and beyond.  So earlier this week, she decorated the entire lobby with Christmas stuff.  It's pretty amazing.  When I walked through, I was like, "Wow.  Looks good."  And she was like, "Do you like it?"  And I said, "Sure.  Of course, I don't see a lot of Jewish Christmas decorations."  The joke being that most Jews don't celebrate Christmas.  Yeah, not really funny.  But I was just trying to get that weird reaction out of her.  Which I did.  She seemed stumped.

Well, apparently she wasn't.  Because I came in today and now there is a bunch of blue and white tinsel and Christmas tree ornaments.  Not Hanukkah stuff.  But blue and white Christmas stuff.  As I stop to look at it in shock, she says, "What do you think?  Now it includes Jewish Christmas Decorations."  I told her I was incredibly impressed.  And that was me being honest.  

But I do feel bad that our office has no Jewish people in it but now has Jewish Christmas decorations because of TheIronSheik. 

 

[drunken slob]

Tender your resignation immediately. You ruined Christmas for everyone 

 

[TheIronSheik]

Tender your resignation immediately. You ruined Christmas for everyone 

I like to think I made it more inclusive.  For all of the Jewish people in this office.  

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Now really spike the ball and ask where the Sikh Christmas ornaments are.

 

[Tom Servo]

It seems as if you've been hoisted up on your own petard.

 

[Tom Servo]

Now really spike the ball and ask where the Sikh SITH Christmas ornaments are.

 

[DMXATF23]

What color is Jewish Santa's outfit?

 

[IvanKaramazov]

What color is Jewish Santa's outfit?

Be honest: This is a Joe Bryant alias and you're starting a "Jewish Santa" tangent to thin the herd a little, aren't you?

 

[Bull Dozier]

What color is Jewish Santa's outfit?

Hanukkah Harry wore blue and white.

 

[Apple Jack]

Happy holidays!

 

[northern exposure]

Another example of why the Iron Sheik was always a heel and never a face. 

 

[FreeBaGeL]

And that can be funny to me because a lot of times, I don't care if others laugh.  It's more about making me laugh.

Yea we know.  No need to explain this one.

 

[TheIronSheik]

Yea we know.  No need to explain this one.

My wife always gets mad because I'll say something and she'll go, "That's not funny."  And I'll say, "You weren't the intended audience." 

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Years ago I had no idea that blue and silver were Hanukkah colors. I just liked the way they looked and copied them for my own house. Pretty sure that made my neighbors think I was Jewish.

 

[eoMMan]

Don't forget about Kwanzaa on the 26th.

 

[TheIronSheik]

Years ago I had no idea that blue and silver were Hanukkah colors. I just liked the way they looked and copied them for my own house. Pretty sure that made my neighbors think I was Jewish.

L'Chaim!

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Don't forget about Kwanzaa on the 26th.

I know a woman born on the 26th. Previous years I greeted her with Happy Boxing Day!  Now I have something new to greet her with.

 

[Ned]

Years ago I had no idea that blue and silver were Hanukkah colors. I just liked the way they looked and copied them for my own house. Pretty sure that made my neighbors think I was Jewish.

I didn't know that until just now.

 

[Brony]

Next ask her about yule logs. 

 

[Gally]

Years ago I had no idea that blue and silver were Hanukkah colors. I just liked the way they looked and copied them for my own house. Pretty sure that made my neighbors think I was Jewish.

I didn't know that until just now.

Ditto.  I always learn something new when I come to the Free for All....hahahah

and don't forget Festivus on Dec 23rd...…..

 

[TheIronSheik]

I thought blue and white was pretty obvious for the Jewish people. 

 

[gianmarco]

I thought blue and white was pretty obvious for the Jewish people. 

Now you're going to say something like that's a Jewish flag or something.

 

[TheIronSheik]

Now you're going to say something like that's a Jewish flag or something.

In most cases.  But I've heard of a few white supremacists that fly it as a symbol of hate.  So more likely it's that than the Jewish flag.

 

[belljr]

What color is Jewish Santa's outfit?

Pretty sure it was an Armadillo

 

[heckmanm]

Suggested music

 

[DaVinci]

Happy Festivus! Looking forward to the airing of grievances at the office Christmas party!

 

[bostonfred]

If there was going to be a misunderstanding, at least you didn't tell her you wanted to get a mint for the intern

 

[Gally]

Happy Festivus! Looking forward to the airing of grievances at the office Christmas party!

Coming up quick......Dec 23rd!

 

[ChainsawU]

Anyway, we have a new receptionist at our front desk.  She's a super nice old lady and is all about going above and beyond.

Sounds like you could learn a lot from her. Good for her for trying to save face for the both of you. So what are you gonna do now?

 

[ChainsawU]

I can have a very dry sense of humor and I guess sometimes people don't realize I'm joking around.  And that can be funny to me because a lot of times, I don't care if others laugh.  It's more about making me laugh.

I can relate to you. I'm that way myself sometimes. I'm working on smiling more. Like, a lot more. And that by itself has remedied a lot of the confused responses & negatively received ideas. Also, just being more thoughtful and sincere with my interactions with others has people respecting me in a more effective way. People like to feel like they matter and that they're important. So going the extra step to include them as part of the "intended audience" has pleasantly surprised a lot of people. How often do you smile at people during the day.

 

[Drunken knight]

What color is Jewish Santa's outfit?

You mean Hanukkah Harry?

 

[Ron Swanson]

My wife always gets mad because I'll say something and she'll go, "That's not funny."  And I'll say, "You weren't the intended audience." 

That's especially funny if it's only the two of you.  My current wife doesn't find it funny either, especially when I introduce her that way.

 

[jhib]

Next ask her about yule logs. 

Not a log, I don't have a log. I mean you know. If I had a log, not in the sense that you think I said I did.

 

[TheIronSheik]

I can relate to you. I'm that way myself sometimes. I'm working on smiling more. Like, a lot more. And that by itself has remedied a lot of the confused responses & negatively received ideas. Also, just being more thoughtful and sincere with my interactions with others has people respecting me in a more effective way. People like to feel like they matter and that they're important. So going the extra step to include them as part of the "intended audience" has pleasantly surprised a lot of people. How often do you smile at people during the day.

I like to go the extra mile.  So instead of just smiling at people, I try to go above and beyond and actually laugh at people.  

 

[TheIronSheik]

When will you let the old lady know that you’re not Jewish?

Too awkward.  I think I might just order a Yamulke off of Amazon and wear that until I decide to get a new job.

 

[DallasDMac]

But I do feel bad that our office has no Jewish people in it but now has Jewish Christmas decorations because of TheIronSheik. 

I'm proud of you for admitting to your policy of hiring based on religious bias. The first step to overcoming an issue is admitting you have an issue!

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

I like to think I made it more inclusive.  For all of the Jewish people in this office.  

What about the Hindus, no Vishnu by the manger.  Maybe he was one of the three wise men, Balthazar Vishnu and Moe.

 

[TheIronSheik]

What about the Hindus, no Vishnu by the manger.  Maybe he was one of the three wise men, Balthazar Vishnu and Moe.

So in your ideal world, there are three wise MEN?  Thanks for your misogynistic views on the Nativity scene.  

 

[Jayrod]

So in your ideal world, there are three wise MEN?  Thanks for your misogynistic views on the Nativity scene.  

Why do they have to be wise?  I'm sick of this war on the handicapped and mentally ill in this country.

 

[RBM]

Very offensive. 

Not sure why though. 

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Why do they have to be wise?  I'm sick of this war on the handicapped and mentally ill in this country.

 "3 people of indeterminate gender and intelligence arrived bearing gifts"

 

[TheIronSheik]

 "3 people of indeterminate gender and intelligence arrived bearing gifts"

So wealthy enough to afford gifts?  Can't the 99% also be included?