Brian Cowan was visiting a primary school and he visited one of the classes. They were in the middle of a discussion related to words and their meanings. The teacher asked Mr. Cowan if he would like to lead the discussion on the word 'tragedy'..
So the illustrious leader asked the class for an example of a ’tragedy’.
A little boy stood up and offered: 'If my best friend, who lives on a farm, is playing in the field & a tractor runs over him and kills him, then that would be a 'tragedy.'
No, said Brian - that would be an accident.'
A little girl raised her hand: 'If a school bus carrying fifty children drove over a cliff, killing everyone inside, that would be a tragedy'
I'm afraid not, explained Brian - that's what we would call great loss
The room went silent. No other children volunteered. Brian searched the room. 'Isn't there someone here who can give me an example of a tragedy?'
Finally, at the back of the room, little Johnny raised his hand...
In a quiet voice he said: 'If a plane carrying you and Mr. Lenihan was struck by a 'friendly fire' missile & blown to smithereens, then that would be a tragedy.'
'Fantastic!' exclaimed Brian. 'That's right. And can you tell me why that would be tragedy?'
'Well,' says little Johnny 'it has to be a tragedy, because it certainly wouldn’t be a great loss and it probably wouldn't be a f*@#* accident either!'
Had a ball last nite was really good to meet everyone. Fair play to Rob and Ciaran for the music. It was lovely of Eileen to bring roses for ur wimmin as Vinny says lol. Fair play to 7 for taking my advice on his photo. It was a lovely evening and I promise to post more often now. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Was just reading the thread and the one thing I have to say is I am a newbie and am really looking forward to the CS nite. Dont mind the catfighters and if anyone wants to meet before the do and have a pint of bravery;message me. I will hold nervous ppls hands going to the do. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
clio35 Forum Posts (95)
RE: instant messaging
and FM too lol.