Born: 1961 (age 57 years), Romania
Alma mater: George Mason University
Institutions: Merrimack College, State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Evergreen State College, American University
Posted on 11/17/2018 11:11:52 AM PST by billorites
IIRC, both Bugs and Daffy have used the line.
Where the hell are you people from?
“Gender studies” should be eliminated altogether as a serious line of study at ANY university.
The joke is a take on the 1930s elevator operators in NYC department stores who would shout out the different departments as the elevator stopped on that floor. “ladies lingerie” just happens to be the funniest of the departments. Jeez Louise.
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In the 21st Century, humor has gone missing. Instead of laughing, people now angle to be offended by anything. It’s actually a very sick way of showing power over that person by brow beating them into a groveling apology over an offense so minor, one needs a scanning electron microscope to find it.
yeah i agree with you there.
Did you post that once for each floor?
The fact that there’s such a thing as a ‘professor of gender and women’s studies ‘ offends and traumatizes me. I
His initial response should have been to turn the tables and chastise the ladies for mocking his love to cross dress. LOL
And how do they file a private letter of reprimand when they begin by announcing it publicly?
Yes. And just think what that is saying.
Victims rule. The weakest, least flexible are kings.
Um, that doesn’t bode well for a population.
Good question.
Good answer: People who read.
Such Ameritrash should be ostracized from decent society
I am so tired of people being offended at the dumbest shit. Imagine if these people lived in 1940 in Germany. Oh, wait, those same people were “Offended by the Jews” and had them arrested and slaughtered. this is where the Democrats are going with this. Next step: Incarcerate those who are offensive and gas them if they protest.
Born: 1961 (age 57 years), Romania
Alma mater: George Mason University
Institutions: Merrimack College, State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Evergreen State College, American University
*whew* that was close!
But like I said, I saw lots of old movies on TV and listened to old vaudeville acts and comedy sketches on the radio when I was young, with this very gag line in it.
It would be interesting to know where it started and why people thought it was funny. People nowadays would think most of the stuff I laughed when I was younger was not funny or they wouldn't get it at all.
Our society and culture have changed and will continue to do so. And not necessarily for the better, I believe.
People should be able to laugh at life and not take offense at everything they see or hear. It is because of that, I blame the liberals for taking the fun and levity out of life and our country.
People who are able to read more than 140 characters at a time?
Hmmm.
Saying "Third floor: Lingerie, Hardware." would be risqué...
“The joke is a take on the 1930s elevator operators in NYC department stores who would shout out the different departments as the elevator stopped on that floor. “ladies lingerie” just happens to be the funniest of the departments. Jeez Louise.”
WINNER!
I’ve heard that joke my entire life, every elevator ride ever. Even in a three story building.
PC has killed humor.
Smiling, joking and laughing are no longer allowed.
it was from a time of large department stores and believe it or not, men who were elevator operators who announced what departments were on each floor.
Love In An Elevator:
“2nd floor....hardware, children’s wear, lady’s lingerie.
Oh, good morning Mr. Tyler. Going Down?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Yrhv33Zb8
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