Practical Joking
Streetalk.
Thursday, January 4, 2001
People who know each other are bound to flip one another some guff now and then. Practical jokes are an American pasttime and are ingrained in our psyche as a way of showing affection. But sometimes a joke is carried too far. Sometimes we believe a "just kidding" will work to calm down an enraged victim, when often enough, the joke really is on them. So to help simmer this topic down, we asked some folks what they thought about joking around.
Ever met someone who just couldn''t take a joke? Yeah--all my bosses.
Ever played a joke on someone who flipped out? Yes. One of my best friends went to Santa Catalina. We moved her car and she thought it was stolen.
Ever play a practical joke? One time I put food coloring in my sister''s shampoo. Turned her hair green. She freaked out.
Gary Russell
Big boss, Pacific GroveEver met someone who just couldn''t take a joke? Yeah--all my bosses.
Are jokes simply masked truths? Oh, yes, I''m totally on that. I think they''re a good cover-up.
Why do people take some playful fun seriously? They become embarrassed. They feel stupid. Like with magic: Here it is, there it goes--you''re an idiot.
Kasey Hutchinson
Fashion manager, SeasideEver played a joke on someone who flipped out? Yes. One of my best friends went to Santa Catalina. We moved her car and she thought it was stolen.
Was she really mad? Yes, just a little bit.
What do you think about people who flip out like that? They just need to lighten up.
Jenell Sercia
Salesperson, MontereyEver play a practical joke? One time I put food coloring in my sister''s shampoo. Turned her hair green. She freaked out.
What do you think about people who freak out? They''re stuffy and stuck up.
When should you take a joke seriously? When the joke is serious and not about you.
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