Any Cultural Studies Academics here?

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by r.morrison

Gentlemen: I was up very early this morning, facing numerous catastrophes at work, but just happened to log in before I went out the door.
After reading this entree, I have to say....this is one of the funniest I ever had the the chance to read on this forum, from both sides.
You made my day!
Thanks Lionel and the commentators......cause I still haven't figured this out myself!
With apologies to Lionel.....Robert

G'day and Tsk Tsk,

Some part of my former life can only agree with you. I am a broken down worn out Parks and Gardens Landscaper. One who never intended going to university as I was a "Tradie" - Tradesperson. I can honestly say that ignorance can be sheer bliss. I had to retrain and due to an eye complaint I was instructed that I could no longer work in dust and dirt - none of that with motor vehicle restoration is there - teehee. Well not 8 hours a day five days a week anyway.

So I took a course at university. Then perhaps another one or two or ... As a consequence I now frequently have part of my mind sitting there pointing its finger, laughing at me going, "you are such an academic (the utterance of an inaudible - comment or two) .... Lionel." The tone of voice is not complementary either. Then it says, "what did you used to say about academics?" ...

I am too polite to write what I used to think about them here either.

To make matters worse - I have two elder brothers, who are both tradies and they both point their fingers at me, they laugh and then say, "Lionel you are such a * % ## oh and an Academic!" Maybe it is their voices in my mind ..... noooooo!

So see what happens when you disparage a group of people through ignorance - fate turns around and bites you on your arse! oh and Tradies rool Who wrote that ? ....

Kind Regards
Lionel