Subj : Insult Humor
To   : RICHARD M. MEIC
From : LEE LOFASO
Date : Tue Jul 17 2001 09:18 am

Hello Richard,

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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.

--Lee


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