Every so often I receive a comment from a reader who is clearly unfamiliar with my blog or style of writing. These kind of comments are usually from readers who have no idea that I sometimes employ extremist hyperbole or grandiose overstatement to make a point, and to counter all the hyperbole and overstatement coming from the other side (that archaic, yet officially endorsed, viewpoint that the primary value of wildlife in America is to provide cheap entertainment for anyone with a gun and an unwholesome urge to kill).
No doubt the confusion is due to a communication breakdown on my part or is in some other way my fault, but sometimes readers seem to completely miss the point of my post, trailing off on some tangent inspired by some line I threw in for comic relief, or for the sheer absurdity of it.
I know my humor falls flat sometimes, but if you find yourself thinking, “WTF? What’s he talking about now?” chances are it was meant to lighten the mood in some way. Yes, the things I write about are usually no laughing matter, but we can’t all be dead serious all the time, lest we eventually blow a hootie.
And while some folks use parentheticals to denote (“sarcasm intended”), I don’t want to take up the space with it, seeing as how so much of what I write is meant to be taken either sarcastically or satirically, except when it’s not. For entertainment purposes, I’ll leave it up to you to decide which is what, or when.
Exposing the Big Game 
LOL loud and clear Jim! xo
Same to you Claudine.
I think you’re marvelous. Please keep it up and don’t pull punches (!!)
You got it
Yes, we like it just fine. I agree, don’t pull any punches!
OK, You asked for it…
this blog kicks ass
Thanks
Jim, there is nothing wrong with your post you have a great balance of getting to the point on important matters that gives us the opportunity to do something if its needed, that can flow into little jokes about the bizarre behavior and the stupid words that come out of their mouth, how the hell are we supposed to handle the stupid things some of these people do, this is not College it’s just people sharing a thought and few laughs. Here’s a idea for a post ;3 easy steps to a better sense of humor…
#1. Stop taking yourself so seriously
#2. Lighten up
#3. Sit back and enjoy the moment
Because tomorrow you could be dead, and if you’re not you get to do the day all over again …
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