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Nonsense is a serious business 

Nonsense At Work: The U in Humor

From: James McIntosh
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Lately, a lot of jokes have been on us, the common people. So I say, come on, America! Put the second ‘u’ back in humor. Maybe then we’ll get jokers who know when not to jest at our expense. Read the full description.

Jhm_old_cno_small I’m not British, but I enjoy the British sense of humour.  After almost 10 years in the USA much of American humor is still lost on me.  As they say in the classics, I just don’t get it.

However, I am pleased to say, I’m making progress because I’ve had an epiphany.  There is only one ‘u’ in American humor, but two in British humour.

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Piece Description

I’m not British, but I enjoy the British sense of humour.  After almost 10 years in the USA much of American humor is still lost on me.  As they say in the classics, I just don’t get it.

However, I am pleased to say, I’m making progress because I’ve had an epiphany.  There is only one ‘u’ in American humor, but two in British humour.

Broadcast History

24 September 2011
88.9 FM WCVE, Richmond VA
89.1 FM WCNV, Heathsville VA
90.1 FM WMVE, Chase City VA

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