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2008-11-04 11:35 AM

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Subject: Make the Right Choice
While walking down the street one day a female senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. Her soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. "Welcome to Heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you."
"No problem, just let me in," says the lady. "Well, I'd like to but I have orders from higher up. What we'll do is have you spend one day in Hell and one in Heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity."
"Really, I've made up my mind. I want to be in Heaven," says the senator.
"I'm sorry but we have our rules.." And with that, St. Peter escorts her to the elevator and she goes down, down, down to Hell. The doors open and she finds herself in the middle of a green golf course.. In the distance is a club and standing in front of it are all her friends and other politicians who had worked with her, everyone is very happy and in evening dress.
They run to greet her, hug her, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at expense of the people. They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster and caviar. Also present is the Devil, who really is a very friendly guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes.
They are having such a good time that, before she realizes it, it is time to go. Everyone gives her a big hug and waves while the elevator rises.
The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on Heaven where St. Peter is waiting for her.
"Now it's time to visit Heaven." So 24 hours pass with the senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before she realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.
"Well then, you've spent a day in Hell and another in Heaven. Now choose your eternity." She reflects for a minute, then the senator answers: "Well, I would never have said it, I mean Heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in Hell."
So Saint Peter escorts her to the elevator and she goes down, down, down to Hell. Now the doors of the elevator open and she is in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. She sees all her friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags. The Devil comes over to her and lays his arm on her neck. "I don't understand," stammers the senator. "Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and club and we ate lobster and caviar and danced and had a great time. Now all there is a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable.
The Devil looks at her, smiles and says, "Yesterday we were campaigning. Today you voted for us!"





2008-11-04 11:39 AM
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I giggled.
2008-11-04 12:07 PM
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I know this is a joke, or a parable, or something... that's not intended to be represented as fact, but even with that knowledge it still breaks my heart to see such a misrepresentation of the places of heaven and hell [even the "second" hell as described]. I know, I know. Go ahead and flame away.
2008-11-04 12:10 PM
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And then the Devil takes off his mask and laughs.  It was Ashton Kutcher and he says "You just were punk'd".

Edited by 1stTimeTri 2008-11-04 12:11 PM
2008-11-04 1:21 PM
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Bripod - 2008-11-04 1:07 PM I know this is a joke, or a parable, or something... that's not intended to be represented as fact, but even with that knowledge it still breaks my heart to see such a misrepresentation of the places of heaven and hell [even the "second" hell as described]. I know, I know. Go ahead and flame away.

 Well to someone who may not believe in one or either place existing, the idea of a 'heaven' existing or a 'hell' existing is a misrepresentation in itself

 Take it as amusement/joke and not as something supposed to be real as many may believe the existance of 'heaven' or 'hell' in themselves are jokes.  



Edited by linanil 2008-11-04 1:21 PM
2008-11-04 1:22 PM
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1stTimeTri - 2008-11-04 1:10 PM And then the Devil takes off his mask and laughs.  It was Ashton Kutcher and he says "You just were punk'd".

you steal my joke



2008-11-04 1:29 PM
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meherczeg - 2008-11-04 1:22 PM

1stTimeTri - 2008-11-04 1:10 PM And then the Devil takes off his mask and laughs.  It was Ashton Kutcher and he says "You just were punk'd".

you steal my joke

I stole from Lady Swole? Get outta MY head.



Edited by 1stTimeTri 2008-11-04 1:29 PM
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Bripod - 2008-11-04 10:07 AM

I know this is a joke, or a parable, or something... that's not intended to be represented as fact, but even with that knowledge it still breaks my heart to see such a misrepresentation of the places of heaven and hell [even the "second" hell as described]. I know, I know. Go ahead and flame away.


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