Rev. Sharpton had me nearly spit out my coffee today on Morning Joe...

[CTyankee]

He characterized Trump's "it'll be over by Easter" as a "premature Resurrection."

Nobody on set was heard laughing, but I am still laughing...

I guess I have an untidy mind. So be it.

[Maeve]

1. He also had some great advice the other day

Learned from his time in jail--Don't serve the time; make the time serve you. Use the time-out to become better, not bitter.

[CTyankee]

3. One thing I think I once heard him say "If you want to wear the crown,

you have to carry the cross."

His little homily today on MJ, brief as it was, I thought was perfect. He delivered a teeny Easter message, which I, a non-believer, could find reassuring...

[dlk]

2. Leave it to Reverend Al...

[C_U_L8R]

4. That's what Stormy said.

[lagomorph777]

5. Hey now!

[MustLoveBeagles]

33. ...

[The Wizard]

6. It is to energize the

Evangenital voter. What next, the band playing "Nearer Thy God To Thee."

[malaise]

14. No

Blest be the tithes that bind.

[3Hotdogs]

16. I've always liked a nice set of titties, but why do have have to bind 'em.

[malaise]

18. Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

[lunatica]

25. If you saw my 71 year old girls you'd know why.

[3Hotdogs]

29. Do I know you?

Did you let me play with 'em when we was in the 11th grade?

[lunatica]

30. Well if I did

I don’t recall. It’s another one of those senior things.

[Mr. Ected]

7. Made me think of one of my own, actually

Trump's push to use the malaria medication for COVID-19 treatment is a case of premature innoculation.

I'll leave now. I do understand now is not time for levity, but uncomfortable laughs are laughs nonetheless.

[luvtheGWN]

11. Now is indeed the time for some levity

and you and Sharpton provided it!

Thank you!

[lunatica]

26. Laughing in the face of death is healthy

It’s not the same as laughing at the dead and dying. It even has a name. Black humor. It’s a psychological release that intermittently releases the mind and brain of hopelessness in the face of forces beyond our control.

Definition of Black Humor
Black humor is a literary device used in novels and plays to discuss taboo subjects while adding an element of comedy. Cambridge dictionary defines it as a non-serious way of treating or dealing with serious subjects. It is often used to present any serious, gruesome or painful incidents lightly. The writers use it as a tool to explore serious issues, inciting serious thoughts and discomfort in the audience.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

8. Perhaps a premature mushroom resurrection. . . . nt

[CTyankee]

9. please stop...oh god now I'll have THAT in my brain for a day or so...

[MustLoveBeagles]

34. This thread is killing me in a good way

[keithbvadu2]

10. Mammon / Moloch - The Trump/GOP Gods

Mammon / Moloch - The Trump/GOP Gods

[Xipe Totec]

31. Trump is El Mamon with one 'm'

[panader0]

12. An "untidy mind". That's good one CT!

[sarge43]

13. Attributed to Abe Lincoln (well, what isn't)

When asked why he told jokes during such serious times, he answered, "I'm too old to cry; so I must laugh."

"an untidy mind" That's a keeper.

[CTyankee]

19. I think Rev. Al knew that sly humor really helps in these times. It helped me. and

it's helping you now!

[sarge43]

22. I think humor helps keep us from giving way to fear and panic.

In a way, it brings balance.

My favorite YT vid this week. It gets hilarious toward the end.

https:

[MustLoveBeagles]

36. This was great

Thanks sarge.

[sarge43]

37. You're welcome

Glad you enjoyed it. We need some silly stuff right now.

[ancianita]

15. ...

[IcyPeas]

35. oh wow, there's the President actually laughing ! So nice to see.

[ancianita]

39. I love seeing gifs of him laughing.

[spanone]

17. Go Rev!!!!

[calimary]

20. Maybe that explains the hoarded toilet paper.

[CTyankee]

21. the jokes never end...hope they have the Rev on tomorrow, too.

[Soxfan58]

23. I didn't catch that

I was proberly getting my coffee. Love the Rev.

[CTyankee]

24. Joe and Mika didn't laugh either...

do I have a dirty mind? And just make a damn fool out of myself on DU?

[lunatica]

27. See post #26 above for my sage and wise opinion.

[jimlup]

28. I would have spit my coffee if I had seen it live.

That is hysterical. And so so true.

[MustLoveBeagles]

32. K&R

[PatrickforO]

38. That is pretty funny.

[CTyankee]

40. He said it with his usual deadpan look. But he meant the sexual suggestion. MJ acted like he

didn't say anything risque but they could lighten up a bit, IMHO. He was FUNNY, folks!

[Joinfortmill]

41. Lol