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kairos12

(12,862 posts)
Sat Dec 31, 2022, 10:26 AM Dec 2022

Once upon a time a man was tired of the fast pace of modern life and [View all]

decided to enter a monastery to gain inner peace. To become a member of this monastery though there was a requirement he could only speak 2 words every 10 years. The first 10 years goes by and he stands up at the communal dinner and says, " Bed hard."

Another 10 years goes by and he stands up and says, "Food bad."

Finally, after another 10 years goes by he stands up and says, "I quit."

The leader of the monastery immediately stands up and says, "I'm not surprised, you've done nothing but complain since you got here."

Happy New Year DUers.

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And to you! niyad Dec 2022 #1
I like the one that went: jaxexpat Dec 2022 #2
Very wise. Thanks. kairos12 Dec 2022 #3
That's a good one, too. Thanks. Needed a laugh. Be happy and healthy all next year judesedit Dec 2022 #5
+1 appalachiablue Dec 2022 #10
Lol. Thanks. A blessed 2023 to you, too. judesedit Dec 2022 #4
ROFL Joinfortmill Dec 2022 #6
And a Happy New Year to you! BobTheSubgenius Dec 2022 #7
Back atcha, my friend! calimary Dec 2022 #8
One of my favorites! Marthe48 Dec 2022 #9
Cute! Easterncedar Dec 2022 #13
Sounds like time to leave the church SouthernDem4ever Jan 2023 #18
lol Marthe48 Jan 2023 #19
It all depends on if you're living in Mme. Defarge Dec 2022 #11
Can't stop laughing!🤣 madashelltoo Dec 2022 #12
Obviously the leader of the monastery didn't feel it was necessary to follow the rules. patphil Dec 2022 #14
One of my buds told me this one recently: sprinkleeninow Jan 2023 #15
What did the two "Dead Heads" say when they ran out of pot?? SKKY Jan 2023 #16
LOL! Happy new year DU! burrowowl Jan 2023 #17
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