Subj : Insult Humor
To   : LEE LOFASO
From : RICHARD M. MEIC
Date : Tue Jul 17 2001 11:41 am

-> Hello Richard,
-> 
-> <cropped>
-> 
-> RMM>I won't go any further on this with you.  Let me just close by 
saying I
-> RMM>have been insulted by 2 people and I have a right to not feel glad 
about
-> RMM>it.
-> 
-> Insults are the highest form of compliment.  Years ago, I had been
-> invited to see a performance by Don Rickles at the Saenger Theater
-> in New Orleans.  Don Rickles is the King of Insult Humor, as he is
-> well-known in certain circles.  He started his act by picking on a
-> few unsuspecting guests, which drew a few laughs.  Then, he saw me.
-> That's when he really got started.  Especially after I insulted him
-> back.  The exchange went on for about ten or fifteen minutes, his
-> bodyguards starting to get a bit nervous as the insults started
-> getting more insulting.  The rest of the show went as planned, all
-> enjoying a good time.  After the performance, I was invited backstage,
-> along with the other folks whom Rickles insulted during his show.
-> He gave us all a refund and a signed autographed picture of himself
-> to show his appreciation.  Truly a nice guy, always entertaining
-> audiences in ways unthought of by anyone else.

I understand, thank you.  :o)
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