Members Rowka Posted February 16, 2007 Members Posted February 16, 2007 A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose. Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil, without saying a word. In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them In a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me what you see." "Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied. Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg. Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?" Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water. Be the bean. 19095
Members tylytle Posted February 16, 2007 Members Posted February 16, 2007 I am the egg. Sorry to say.
Members Rowka Posted February 16, 2007 Author Members Posted February 16, 2007 I'm the potassium. Ignites upon exposure to water... 19096
Members Rippin' Robin Posted February 16, 2007 Members Posted February 16, 2007 I'm the fire, baby! BURRRRN!
Members burdizzos Posted February 16, 2007 Members Posted February 16, 2007 Ignites upon exposure to water...19096 Hells yes and it {censored}s the water sideways in the process.
Members chris-dax Posted February 16, 2007 Members Posted February 16, 2007 The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water. Be the bean. I don't get it....?
Members badmotor Posted February 16, 2007 Members Posted February 16, 2007 Hate it when the punchline to the joke never comes...
Members Funkee1 Posted February 16, 2007 Members Posted February 16, 2007 See, i expected the rest of the post to say ".....walk into a bar, and the bartender says........", and was looking forward to the punchline! :D
Members bassgirl9 Posted February 16, 2007 Members Posted February 16, 2007 I actually really needed that today. I'm about to go spend 3 days with the inlaws. A full on family reunion with unlimited access to prejudgement, quaint insults, unbridled condemnations and a swimming pool full of discontent. Yes, all that just for my husband. I on the other hand will enjoy the spa like delights of the silent treatment.
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted February 16, 2007 Members Posted February 16, 2007 I'm the 'Instant arrogant bastard - just add boiling water'
Members Fireball_73 Posted February 16, 2007 Members Posted February 16, 2007 To quote my drummer friend: "If I was a woman; I'd be a les-BEAN"
Members BeeTL Posted February 17, 2007 Members Posted February 17, 2007 I am the Walrus... I am the egg, man...
Members basshunter Posted February 17, 2007 Members Posted February 17, 2007 {censored} the carrots, eggs and coffee. Go get some barley and hops and make beer! Solve all your problems..
Members s4001 Posted February 17, 2007 Members Posted February 17, 2007 {censored} the carrots, eggs and coffee. Go get some barley and hops and make beer! Solve all your problems.. NOW WE'RE TALKIN'!!!
Members Moody Johnny Posted February 18, 2007 Members Posted February 18, 2007 I am the pot, and I accuse the kettle.
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