I Can Make You Laugh
A Lesson Learned -24 total reviews
Comment from dmt1967
This story did make me smile and I thought your play on words were epic. I liked the way you showed his emotion and the way the kids reacted. Thank you for sharing and stay safe.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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This story did make me smile and I thought your play on words were epic. I liked the way you showed his emotion and the way the kids reacted. Thank you for sharing and stay safe.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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I remember a time when Johnny was in school and they told me he couldn't follow their games. I then proceeded to tell the teacher he was blind on his right side (where she had placed him) and he couldn't see her. I guess that was my thought process with this one. Smiles - Carol
Comment from Mary Vigasin
As I read this, I thought his jokes were ok and his audience was probably too young to understand his jokes.
But then you hit it out of the ballpark, first by Jacob's not reading and misunderstanding the note and then to find out the kids were deaf and he was to "sign" for them to understand him.
Well done and I truly enjoyed the story.
Regards,
Mary
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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As I read this, I thought his jokes were ok and his audience was probably too young to understand his jokes.
But then you hit it out of the ballpark, first by Jacob's not reading and misunderstanding the note and then to find out the kids were deaf and he was to "sign" for them to understand him.
Well done and I truly enjoyed the story.
Regards,
Mary
Comment Written 13-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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Thank you for reading and enjoying it. This story just came out of nowhere, but it seemed to please, which was my aim. Appreciate your kind words and the review. Smiles - Carol
Comment from LJbutterfly
Jacob was funny and so is this story, with a great play on words. "Please sign." Jacob demonstrated each joke, but that's not official sign language. This is a "clever" story.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2021
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Jacob was funny and so is this story, with a great play on words. "Please sign." Jacob demonstrated each joke, but that's not official sign language. This is a "clever" story.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2021
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Thank you so much for enjoying the bit of levity offered by my short story. I appreciate your kindness and the review. Smiles to you - Carol
Comment from L. Kalere
This is funny and poignant at the same time. It's a very clever premise for a story and you did a great job. Can you imagine what the kids would have been thinking?
Linda
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2021
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This is funny and poignant at the same time. It's a very clever premise for a story and you did a great job. Can you imagine what the kids would have been thinking?
Linda
Comment Written 10-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2021
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Yes, because children seem to have their own sense of the world, even when it is different from outs. They most likely thought he was an idiot or some kind of mime. I appreciate your thoughts. Smiles to you - Carol
Comment from Ric Myworld
What an outstanding little story that should hit most of us right between the eyes as we have tendencies to not pay attention to the obvious. This is one of those times when I really wish I had a six! Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2021
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What an outstanding little story that should hit most of us right between the eyes as we have tendencies to not pay attention to the obvious. This is one of those times when I really wish I had a six! Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2021
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Glad you enjoyed it! I don't know exactly where it came from unless it was the anesthesia yesterday. But wherever, it was fun! Smiles to you, and a big thanks for the review. Carol
Comment from karenina
Ya think having a deaf son would have made me quicker to catch on huh?
I was having too much fun reading the flailing comedians desperate attempts to score with his young audience! "Please sign!" OH! This was too cute... Karenina
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2021
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Ya think having a deaf son would have made me quicker to catch on huh?
I was having too much fun reading the flailing comedians desperate attempts to score with his young audience! "Please sign!" OH! This was too cute... Karenina
Comment Written 10-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2021
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Oh, I'm sorry your son is deaf. At the moment I am too, but hopefully mine will be fixed in a few weeks. Have a cyst inside my inner ear. Dumb place for it to be! Imprisoned! Thanks for reading and loving my silly story. Smiles to you! Carol
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He was totally deaf...had a cochlear implant that gives him some hearing in his right ear... Hope that cyst is removed and your hearing restored!--Karenina
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thanks - Couldn't believe it when one day I heard everything fine and the next it was deaf. on the 26th we will see I guess. Praying for the best. I've got lots of angels watching over me so all should be good. Smiles -
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You are now officially dialog on my calender! Here's to Divine Healing on the 26th!...Karenina
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Yes, you did make me laugh with this story. Classic! Wow, Jacob didn't realize he read the word wrong, but then the sign was not really coming through in a truthful way. LOL
Ralf
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2021
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Yes, you did make me laugh with this story. Classic! Wow, Jacob didn't realize he read the word wrong, but then the sign was not really coming through in a truthful way. LOL
Ralf
Comment Written 10-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2021
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The teacher should have explained but then I wouldn't have had a story. LOL Thanks Ralf for reading and reviewing. Smiles - Carol
Comment from eliz100
Lot's of laughs. I was feeling very sad for Jacob. I misinterpreted his first clue. Then i was downhill from there. Thanks for sharing. I am not sure what to write next...HA HA HA
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2021
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Lot's of laughs. I was feeling very sad for Jacob. I misinterpreted his first clue. Then i was downhill from there. Thanks for sharing. I am not sure what to write next...HA HA HA
Comment Written 10-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2021
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Thanks so much - I was under anesthesia yesterday when this came to me. Crazy, huh? Just had to write it when I got home. Smiles - Carol
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Oh my!! That would be a tough audience. I hope he tried again with help. LOL I enjoyed reading your post and it puts a whole different outlook on the situation. I was wondering if they spoke a different language. They did sort of.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2021
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Oh my!! That would be a tough audience. I hope he tried again with help. LOL I enjoyed reading your post and it puts a whole different outlook on the situation. I was wondering if they spoke a different language. They did sort of.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2021
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The anesthesia in the dr. office got to me yesterday I think. This story came from nowhere and I had to write it. Smiles - Carol
Comment from robyn corum
Carol,
Cute. But I guessed it right away so I was horrified for the poor guy the whole way through. Bless him. On the other hand - I'm not sure how he could go in there blind and sign those jokes -- now THAT would have been funny. hahahaha Thanks!
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2021
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Carol,
Cute. But I guessed it right away so I was horrified for the poor guy the whole way through. Bless him. On the other hand - I'm not sure how he could go in there blind and sign those jokes -- now THAT would have been funny. hahahaha Thanks!
Comment Written 10-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2021
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Good thing I didn't have to figure it out! It popped into my head and I just wrote it. One, two, three and done. Thanks for the review. Smiles - Carol
