I laugh.

[Q Classic]

http://www.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/02/27/japan.ski.ap/index.html

"Japan's slopes emerge as international ski magnet"

[KrazyHorse]

[Kuciwalker]

groan

[Zkribbler]

Moving on to something that's really amusing

Flip-Flopping, Hair Muss Romney's Campaign

WASHINGTON -- We're getting a peek into one Republican's presidential campaign -- though he'd probably have preferred to keep it secret.

The Boston Globe got hold of what is supposed to be a PowerPoint presentation from former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney's campaign. And it covers a wide range of topics.

For one thing, it reveals that advisers worry that Romney's hair is too perfect.

There are also ideas for dealing with voters' concerns about him being a Mormon, and any perceptions that he's a "phony" or a "political opportunist."

In another section, it's suggested that Romney differentiates himself from a fellow Republican, President George W. Bush, with just a single word: "intelligence."

A Romney spokesman contacted by The Associated Press is declining to verify the document is authentic.

[DRoseDARs]

Japan's slopes? Aw jeez, that's awful.

[Dis]

I feel bad for laughing.

But I'm curious where the term slopes came from. What does that refer to?

[Dauphin]

I'd never heard the slang usage 'slope' before so had to guess at the joke (something to do with 'slitty eyes' no doubt). Had to confirm with a slang dictionary that it was a common term.

[Provost Harrison]

It ruins the joke when you have to look it up in a slang dictionary. Better luck next time Q Cubed, maybe you'll get a funny joke

[Dauphin]

Originally posted by Provost Harrison
It ruins the joke when you have to look it up in a slang dictionary. Better luck next time Q Cubed, maybe you'll get a funny joke

I presume it is common enough in North America. Plenty of slang jokes (offensive and otherwise) that our European friends get that whoosh over the heads of our Yanks and co friends. Allo' Allo'

[Provost Harrison]

You stupid woman!

When are you off up to the beautiful Teesside riviera?

[Drake Tungsten]

I presume it is common enough in North America.

I'd never heard it before either until I saw Q Cubed use it here on 'Poly.

[Provost Harrison]

So really, it is just Q Cubed then? Everyone else just laughed so they didn't look stupid

[Drake Tungsten]

It might be more common in other, more racist parts of North America. I don't know.

[Spiffor]

Originally posted by Drake Tungsten
It might be more common in other, more racist parts of North America. I don't know.

Aren't you from Oklahoma?

[Drake Tungsten]

No.