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    For many of us, those were the Golden days of comedy, looking through the TV movie guide, so many supposed comedy's come with a warning
    that the film contains, Drugs, Violence and sex, where/s the comedy in that??. The old days that we one knew are long gone, even the ********
    doll that was loved by children for so many years and was never seen as racist until the Political Correct brigade came along, that is the reason I
    collected most of the old sitcom DVD Box Sets for the future, the older generations cannot understand why these things are now deemed to be
    offensive, it's in the eye of the beholder, so many thin skinned people out there today, cheers.

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    The unusual dog Bamse:

    It's well known that many ships had pets on board. Bamse was a St. Bernhard dog who 'lived' on the minesweeper Thorodd, and belonged to Erling Hafto, captain of Thorodd. Bamse (meaning bear or teddybear) was the largest dog in the allied naval forces. If he was not allowed to come ashore with the sailors he would take matters in his own hands, wander down to the bus stop at Broughty Ferry Rd. and simply catch the bus into Dundee. He knew where to get off, namely near his friends' favourite bar, the Bodega Bar. If he didn't find them there he would catch the bus back to base. On occasion he would run across some of his pals who had perhaps had a drink too many, and had his own special way of taking care of them. If tempers were brewing, with resulting fights, Bamse would gently put his paws on the mens' shoulders and calm them down, then lead them back to their ship.

    He died on one of the ships in Montrose (not far from Aberdeen, Scotland) on July 22-1944 and that's where he's buried. The locals take good care of his grave, which has a large, white cross with his name painted in blue and the text depicting him as a faithful friend to all who served aboard Norwegian ships. In connection with the 40 year anniversary for his death, Scottish newspapers had several articles about him, with pictures of him and his grave. He's also mentioned in a book about ship animals, entitled "Skipshunden Bamse og andre hunder" (The Ship's Dog Bamse and other Dogs) by Ottar Obstad.

    On Sept. 30-1984 he was post humously "awarded" Norges Hundeorden (a special award for dogs) for his war services on Thorodd from Febr. 9-1940 until his death on July 22-1944. He had previously been awarded the English Dickin Medal (the animals' Victoria Cross).

    https://www.warsailors.com/freefleet/shippoem.html

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    Bamse

    BAMSE (Pronounced `Bum- sa`) 1937 - 1944



    There’s many a dog that went to sea but one of fine renown,

    Was a hound that sailed with Norske Marine based at Montrose town,

    He was a huge St.Bernard, who fought in world war two,

    Owned by Captain Hafto who signed him on as crew.


    Bamse was a great dog, braver more than most,

    Serving on a minesweeper fearless at his post,

    Wearing his tin-helmet he growled at German planes,

    Standing by the oerlikon among the shot and flames.


    Word spread of his devotion and indifference under fire,

    His exploits and adventures in those days so dire,

    He saved a man from drowning, barking an alarm,

    Jumping in the water then grabbing hold an arm.


    He often caught a bus while roaming round alone,

    Looking like he owned the place steaming on his own,

    Calling in a Public House he’d shove the cat aside,

    Slurping then a brew that someone else supplied.


    He visited the local shops idling for a snack,

    Children would adore him and ride upon his back,

    He sometimes played in goal, when fooling on the grass,

    But guardian of the gangway, he’d let no stranger pass.


    He padded round the pubs before the night curfew,

    Escorting back to duty his often rowdy crew,

    One night he met a robber threatening human life,

    So pushed him in the dock for brandishing a knife.


    More than just a mascot and fighting seaman too,

    He was a morale booster, tangible and true,

    A statue of brave Bamse, stands at the waterside,

    One tribute to a man’s best friend, remembered here with pride.

    http://joesverse.simplesite.com/160596380

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    The problem now is that there are no comedians left.
    Yes a lot of guys who swear and make comments which the crowd laugh at, shows their mentality.

    But not only do some programs have warnings, we get them,
    warning, this show contains scenes of violence, drugs, alcohol, sexual abuse, sexual acts, and coarse language.
    This was the promo to a late night music program.!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Happy daze John in Oz.

    Life is too short to blend in.

    John Strange R737787
    World Traveller

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