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wnylib

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29. I know he's a comedian. But a little care is

Sat Dec 21, 2019, 02:16 PM

Dec 2019

necessary in what even a comedian says and how he says it. There"s no context in the OP.

If it's an obvious joke in tone and context, no problem. But in print here with no context, it's open to being taken at face value.

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Did I just hear Al Franken correctly? About Lindsey? [View all] Goodheart Dec 2019 OP

True or not it's funny as hell. KentuckyWoman Dec 2019 #1

That caught me totally by surprise! Sugar Smack Dec 2019 #2

True Or Not JGug1 Dec 2019 #28

Welcome back! ChubbyStar Dec 2019 #36

Within the context that *comedy* has been his bread & butter, Sugar Smack Dec 2019 #38

I don't think Lindsey is going to sue him... comradebillyboy Dec 2019 #41

People make untrue statements about public figures all the time Merlot Dec 2019 #80

Never In A Million Tears Would I Have Guessed That Me. Dec 2019 #3

Lindsey taking pottery and tchotchkes wouldn't surprise me, it sounds too plausible. TheBlackAdder Dec 2019 #45

Nothing On Google About It Me. Dec 2019 #50

Where was he when he said this? cwydro Dec 2019 #4

His radio show or podcast. Spoke of him taking pottery. Ilsa Dec 2019 #71

be wary of that story jmbar2 Dec 2019 #5

Yep, in Cleveland, OH, I think. EOM TruckFump Dec 2019 #51

"And he's on tape" is the key phrase here. NoMoreRepugs Dec 2019 #6

BOOM! Kingofalldems Dec 2019 #11

Adult Book Store maybe? D battery 🔋 toys ? Funtatlaguy Dec 2019 #18

His favorite sandensea Dec 2019 #26

3 questions about this statement from Franken. wnylib Dec 2019 #7

No longer a Senator, now a comedian. safeinOhio Dec 2019 #9

I know he's a comedian. But a little care is wnylib Dec 2019 #29

Um no it's not. Not with public figures. BannonsLiver Dec 2019 #34

It is very difficult for public figures to wnylib Dec 2019 #40

In today's politics, rusty fender Dec 2019 #14

Probably not, unless an opponent used it wnylib Dec 2019 #30

Calm down BannonsLiver Dec 2019 #33

Yes, Franken is a satirist and would probably wnylib Dec 2019 #43

Is that what the Con has over him? malaise Dec 2019 #8

Source, please, or self-delete Hekate Dec 2019 #10

Fake news seems to be all the rage here today. cwydro Dec 2019 #13

What's the appropriate Alert selection? Because DU is not going to become "them." Hekate Dec 2019 #15

I really think we need an alert for fake news. cwydro Dec 2019 #22

Notice how certain people embroider it with additional speculation jberryhill Dec 2019 #31

Yes, I've noticed. cwydro Dec 2019 #46

Nonsense? I think you should apologize. Goodheart Dec 2019 #59

It was a joke. And you should present it as such. cwydro Dec 2019 #61

I didn't know it was a joke when I heard it. Goodheart Dec 2019 #63

Wow, so you believed that crap? cwydro Dec 2019 #64

Can you even read? Goodheart Dec 2019 #66

I'll accept your apology now for insinuating that I'm like "them". Goodheart Dec 2019 #60

That poster was talking about the sudden penchant here for fake shit being posted. cwydro Dec 2019 #65

Get this through your head: it's NOT fake news that Al Franken said such a thing. Goodheart Dec 2019 #67

Oh dear. cwydro Dec 2019 #69

Don't tell me what to do. Goodheart Dec 2019 #57

So Al and Lindsey walk into a pottery store together..... panader0 Dec 2019 #12

I think the absurdity of stealing *POTTERY* makes this a joke. Sugar Smack Dec 2019 #16

Also, the whole idea that they'd go pottery shopping together, Sugar Smack Dec 2019 #17

Yes, and obviously you have the capacity for critical thinking. cwydro Dec 2019 #47

Yes! It is absurd but I love it! Maraya1969 Dec 2019 #21

That's why I laughed. Sugar Smack Dec 2019 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author MartyTheGreek Dec 2019 #19

Oh yeah, that's just freaking hilarious Panty hose! Oh you're a card, you are cwydro Dec 2019 #24

Post removed Post removed Dec 2019 #32

so your gay friends are OK with "outing" political figures stopdiggin Dec 2019 #39

And he's been "hit on by pedophiles." Wtf? cwydro Dec 2019 #48

Please don't put pedophiles in the same sentence with gay people. cwydro Dec 2019 #44

Perhaps Franken is acting "presidential" KSNY Dec 2019 #20

Come to think of it, that also makes sense. Sugar Smack Dec 2019 #54

been caught stealing! Time2Breathe70 Dec 2019 #23

LOL TrunKated Dec 2019 #52

I sincerely hope it's true. (nt) Paladin Dec 2019 #25

It's a joke. orangecrush Dec 2019 #27

Wow there are a lot of humor challenged people in this thread BannonsLiver Dec 2019 #35

Probably because it didn't seem like a joke from the OP Polybius Dec 2019 #42

fake news scipan Dec 2019 #49

"Why did you post this?" Goodheart Dec 2019 #62

But you already said you heard it. cwydro Dec 2019 #70

It is typical of Al's dry humor DFW Dec 2019 #53

This is why I loath dry humor Polybius Dec 2019 #74

LOL!! DFW Dec 2019 #75

Seriously. Duppers Dec 2019 #81

Well, they have Benny Hill Polybius Dec 2019 #82

Hey, Goodheart. Where'd ya hear this again, dear? Sugar Smack Dec 2019 #55

You may not be aware that Al Franken has a Saturday morning Sirius radio show. Goodheart Dec 2019 #56

I wasn't aware of it. Sugar Smack Dec 2019 #58

Kick and rec for the gatekeepers. Kingofalldems Dec 2019 #68

I'd rather Al Franken and others put this on Facebook to show how vile Ilsa Dec 2019 #72

I understand the benefits of Facebook to many people Steelrolled Dec 2019 #77

Wow, amazing how gullible people are ! OnDoutside Dec 2019 #73

How do you hide pottery upon your person? Bayard Dec 2019 #76

In his bra... Rollo Dec 2019 #79

Well now I'm pictureing Lyndsey G wearing pottery on his head n/t scardycat Dec 2019 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author SKKY Dec 2019 #83