We have all heard of Confucius but that wasn't his real name. His proper name was Kong Qiu. The Latinized version of his name was coined in the sixteenth century - long after Kong Qiu lived in this world. He was born in 551 BC and died in 479 BC. If you want to learn more about him, visit his page on Wikipedia.
Most people only know the name Confucius and we are also aware that he had some wise things to say as he reflected on life. Here are three of his typical sayings...
Okay, I admit - I was just jesting. Why not have a go at making up your own amusing Confucius meme and leaving it in the Comments section. Remember, Confucius he say:- "Folk who do not leave funny Confucius quotes are boring old farts!"
This is an oldie from my father and probably also from his and likely to be about WWI vintage or maybe 1920s:
ReplyDeleteConfucius say (the mock-Chinese pidgin is part of the genre), girl sitting on jockey's lap gets hot tip.
I now see (wonders of the internet) that it is No 55 on the "top 100" here: https://www.trees-and-lambdas.info/matushansky/confucius.html .
Confucius say "Me Too" movement may not like that suggestion but bollix to them.
DeleteMany other sexist jokes on the list for which I provided the link in my first comment. The more serious offence is arguably the fake pidgin of "Confucius say."
DeleteDug just a little more and "Confucius say" jokes apparently date from the 1930s, possibly becoming more prevalent in the 1950s so probably picked up by my father (born 1926) rather than his father. Apparently in the US these are often delivered in a supposedly Chinese funny voice in what is said to be the "Charlie Chan" manner. CC was mostly played by non-Chinese actors in "yellowface." There is quite a lot more on the Wikipedia page for Charlie Chan.
A very serious blog post and comments here: https://warpweftandway.com/why-americans-confucius/
Confucius say this subject deeper and more controversial than Confucius first thought.
DeleteIsn't everything if you look for it? More generally: LOL.
DeleteConfucius text ROFL
DeleteI think you will discover many boring old farts!
ReplyDeleteConfucius say to find the old farts you must follow the scent of their farting.
DeleteI can relate to the first saying, I know how ignorant I am. Pretty sure I can't think up any new funny sayings.
ReplyDeleteConfucius say try and you will succeed.
DeleteConfucius say... "I never said that!"
ReplyDeleteConfucius say denial best form of protection.
Delete"Who not knows Confucius' proper name no win at Pub Quiz."
ReplyDeleteConfucius say that's a funny and original suggestion!
DeleteI always return to the one from the guitar teacher: it takes ten years before you realise how crap you are.
ReplyDeleteConfucius say guitar only singalong instrument.
DeleteDo not confuce others if you don't want to be confuced yourself.
ReplyDeleteConfucius say visit Sweden for your holidays and swim in the balmy waters of The Baltic Sea.
DeleteWho needs a jury, you have the answer
ReplyDeleteConfucius say never trust a lawyer.
DeleteConfucius say Rishi wave goodbye to number 10 after Thursday local reflections.
ReplyDeleteConfucius say Newcastle Brown Ale is the chosen tipple of The Devil.
DeleteConfucius say, "Blessed are those who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused."
ReplyDeletePudding say so true Pixie.
DeleteThe "Fat Man" one is my favorite! Haha.
ReplyDeleteConfucius say Fat Man no good asshole.
DeleteConfucius say don't worry, be happy. I know it's not original, but it's good advice whether from Confucius or Bobby McFerrin.
ReplyDeleteConfucius say who da **** is Bobby McFerrin?
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