Some Scroogey Thoughts that have nothing to do with Christmas
Last night, in between trying to transcribe interviews for my doctoral work, I had on Downton Abbey. It struck me that this is a show where a major tragedy occurs when the lord has to wear a black tie rather than a white one, when the forks are not straight. Oh, please, I don't have time for this. I don't even like these people. Will I be a sheep and watch it when it comes back on in January? I hope I won't give in.
My brother and sister-in-law work at a historical mansion in Maryland, and they were offering a Downton Abbey tea. A great idea, but then they found out that could get them in trouble. But I still hear others doing it. This is a good example of how PBS can make its own money and doesn't need it from the government. I remember an SNL skit back in the '90s that showed a mock PBS fund drive. They were giving away "Abortion Rights Now" umbrellas. A very savvy dig at PBS not being politically neutral, especially in a post Roe world--as if they didn't get it.
When one studies the Bible in depth, one notices humor. Whether it was because the Jews were oppressed, or because they just have an ironic sense of humor, or maybe it's just me, but I notice things that are digs at the Gentiles. Basically, they are stupid. The Egyptians believe the Hebrew midwives; the Persian dignitaries are afraid of their wives; Haman gets caught trying to put the moves on Esther; Jesus uses hyperbole (plank vs. splinter). But the Jewish leaders are not safe from these humorous attacks. They say that the Roman guards were asleep during the resurrection (a big no-no) and that that proves the body was stolen; uh, no witnesses. Also, in John 12, the Pharisees plot to kill Lazarus, a guy that was just raised from the dead. I don't know why, I find that funny.
Other comments are appreciated on this note.
OK, back to my advent posts, which I enjoy writing. The best part of Christmas to me is the music. I do not have a sense of smell, and the food is too rich, and the weather here is unpleasant. Other than the spiritual meaning, what else is there. The music is my favorite.
My brother and sister-in-law work at a historical mansion in Maryland, and they were offering a Downton Abbey tea. A great idea, but then they found out that could get them in trouble. But I still hear others doing it. This is a good example of how PBS can make its own money and doesn't need it from the government. I remember an SNL skit back in the '90s that showed a mock PBS fund drive. They were giving away "Abortion Rights Now" umbrellas. A very savvy dig at PBS not being politically neutral, especially in a post Roe world--as if they didn't get it.
When one studies the Bible in depth, one notices humor. Whether it was because the Jews were oppressed, or because they just have an ironic sense of humor, or maybe it's just me, but I notice things that are digs at the Gentiles. Basically, they are stupid. The Egyptians believe the Hebrew midwives; the Persian dignitaries are afraid of their wives; Haman gets caught trying to put the moves on Esther; Jesus uses hyperbole (plank vs. splinter). But the Jewish leaders are not safe from these humorous attacks. They say that the Roman guards were asleep during the resurrection (a big no-no) and that that proves the body was stolen; uh, no witnesses. Also, in John 12, the Pharisees plot to kill Lazarus, a guy that was just raised from the dead. I don't know why, I find that funny.
Other comments are appreciated on this note.
OK, back to my advent posts, which I enjoy writing. The best part of Christmas to me is the music. I do not have a sense of smell, and the food is too rich, and the weather here is unpleasant. Other than the spiritual meaning, what else is there. The music is my favorite.
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