The Joker

Think of a pack of cards... think of how we can use a deck of cards to describe PEOPLE that we know. We all know a few DIAMONDS, we all know someone with HEART, some of us call a SPADE a SPADE. Everyone has a KING or QUEEN and we all know someone that we refer to as ACE. How many of us has a JOKER?

This is a quote from the internet about Jokers

'Jokers are one of those funny things -- many decks don't have jokers, and in most cases you can lose the jokers and it doesn't matter. Each pack of cards has two, so why include them?'

I know and have known a few JOKERS and they have some things in common so my response to that is, what would we do without them?

Jokers are the PEOPLE that send the sick joke by text FIRST, in fact the mobile phone is one of their favourite weapons. Jokers are the PEOPLE that will do anything to make PEOPLE laugh, even if it makes them look stupid. They are quick witted, agile and articulate with their comments and if anyone dares to challenge their humour, the come backs can be excruciating for everyone within 10 feet. No one is spared from abuse and ridicule once they are on a roll. Jokers are the kind of PEOPLE that do not see boundaries.

They see the funny side of everything, even when it is totally inappropriate. In a social situation, they position themselves so that they can see and hear everything that is going on and pounce with their one liners at every opportunity. Jokers have the ability to take a single joke and revolve a whole evening around it, often at the expense of one or more PEOPLE. Jokers dont care too much for pomp and ceremony and can turn informal occasions into a nightmare for their nearest and dearest. Jokers are not the kind of PEOPLE to adhere to social graces and they are not the kind of PEOPLE that you see in a restaurant very often. Jokers are mischeivous and can be painfully funny and they have a tendency to say things that make everyone around them cringe.

Some PEOPLE stay out of their way, some PEOPLE find them offensive, some PEOPLE think they are stupid and ignorant, some PEOPLE would rather die than sit in their company. Some PEOPLE can't understand why anyone else would want to. Some PEOPLE make the mistake of laughing AT them. Some PEOPLE can't take a joke. Some PEOPLE need to lighten up.

If you are fortunate enough to have a joker, you will know why I asked, what would we do without them?

Jokers are the kind of PEOPLE that force you to laugh at yourself. Their jokes are often a term of endearment and they appreciate you letting them use you to make other PEOPLE laugh. Jokers do not reflect on how many PEOPLE they upset, but on how many PEOPLE they made laugh. At home and with their families they can be the kindest, most considerate partners and parents. The jokers I know ADORE their kids. When things go wrong, they rise to the top and make sure everyone is ok, they are the kind of PEOPLE that help you laugh through the most sombre times. Jokers are among the most loving PEOPLE I know and are not afraid to show it to the PEOPLE who are fortunate enough to have them close. Jokers say 'I love you' alot, they give the best hugs and have the most tender souls. Their families worry about them sometimes and worry that their antics might one day get them into trouble.

Jokers are hard to fathom but easy to love and most of the time they are worth the hassle.

If the people I knew were a pack of cards, I am lucky enough to have a fair amount of DIAMONDS and have plenty of PEOPLE around me who have HEART. Those that know me would say I call a SPADE a SPADE! My mum is my QUEEN and my dad is my KING but all my family and friends are ACE. I am also fortunate enough to have couple of JOKERS. What do you have?