Thumpers Mum was right

Cartoons know everything.

Published on December 22, 2004 By Muggaz In Blogging

I don’t know if I should thank Walt Personally, or the underpaid goon who came up with the script for some hopeless forest animals, but in the movie ‘Bambi’ there is a line where Thumpers mum remarks to her devious son of a Rabbit “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all” This particular line has resonated with me since I saw the movie – I don’t know if that is because my older sisters were Disney sadists, repeating lines whenever they could, or whether it’s because it was the first movie I remember watching at the cinema’s – it’s beside the point, but for such a simple, and at face value, innocent statement, it certainly has stuck with me, and I believe it profound enough to pass along.

Am I an angel sitting on my halo because I have never said anything that wasn’t nice? Darn tootin’ I am not. Alas, this is one of those grey areas where occurrences and intentions don’t always comply. I used to write about 2 blog’s a day, commenting on this or that – but I kind of realise that anything I said wasn’t really constructive, and everyone knows that no one likes a critic, so I guess I have learnt to shut my mouth and hum Hawaiian beach tunes in my head when I see something that aggravates me.

Is my lack of critique and social commentary a good thing? As far as I am concerned, it is. I never knew a deer could be so freaken smart, but keeping to ones self is very healthy. I don’t feel like I am taking the moral high ground by not commenting, because when morals are concerned, I am afraid of heights. It’s kind of like a sea change, sometimes I don’t have much nice to say, so my silences can be deafening…

I am saying something now though – and Thumpers mum would be really proud… Christramaka (Christmas/Ramadan/Chanukah) is upon us, and now is not the time to worry about he said or she said. Actions speak 10,000 times louder than any words ever do. I have some friends amongst this little community whom I Love and respect very much, they know who they are, and they know I love them very much. For some, it’s not so much Love, but certainly respect – they know who they are as well. As the festive season approaches, please, stay safe and I hope you get your hearts desire over the period.

May Peace be with you all.

Comments (Page 1)

kingbee

on Dec 22, 2004

felizerry chrikwannukramanidad!

Muggaz

on Dec 22, 2004

I couldn't even get a google whack with that Kingbee

shadesofgrey

on Dec 22, 2004

felizerry chrikwannukramanidad!

Wow--it is far easier to just say happy holidays, kingbee!

KellyW0498

on Dec 22, 2004

I'm just gonna come right out and say it.....

Merry Christmas......

and Happy Holidays, too!

Angloesque

on Dec 22, 2004

I never knew a deer could be so freaken smart

All the ones in my neck of the woods are freakin' stupid, what with jumping on the road in front of cars, so clearly there was a reason Bambi's mom made it to the silver screen. Too bad she died: intelligence and acting ability, that's more than most Hollywood stars have.

Good blog. My dad used to always tell me (cynical little me at age 7 and up) that same line: "If you can't say something nice..." and it drove me nuts. But now that I've grown up a tiny bit, it becomes more important, especially in blogsphere where there' s no tone of voice to belie your attitude at the time. 'Course I'm not angel either. (See above comment re: stars.)

-A.

Suspeckted

on Dec 22, 2004

Well said Muggaz, as per usual.

Cheers,
Suspeckt-a-claus

new-age nomad

on Dec 22, 2004

Yes, it was well said.

Is that Santa you?

I like what you had to say about "he said, she said". If there was even ever a time for it at all, it's not now.

Trinitie

Muggaz

on Dec 22, 2004

Is that Santa you?

Yeah - Trin, I had to dress up as Santa to get this girl I like... her name is Merry...

Merry Christmas that is!!!!

Bwahahahha...... thanks for your comments one and all

new-age nomad

on Dec 22, 2004

awwww, that's frigg'n adorable. I knew it had to be you!

Trinitie

Ravenblack

on Dec 22, 2004

>>If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all

Might have done the devil's alternative. If you can't say anything nice, lie. *G*

Merry Christmas, Muggaz.

shadesofgrey

on Dec 22, 2004

Yeah - Trin, I had to dress up as Santa to get this girl I like... her name is Merry...

Merry Christmas that is!!!!

Bwahahahha...... thanks for your comments one and all

that was just painful!

(clearly i missed the lesson about keeping my fat trap shut if i had nothing nice to offer)

Muggaz

on Dec 23, 2004

AS if you don't love me Shades... all my material is Golden... GOLDEN!!!!

Thanks for your kind wishes everyone... RB, KellyW, Suspected... you guys are awesome...

anyone else who has commented already know how awesome they are... and I am not about to inflate anyones ego!

Jolly Good Show!

hitparade

on Dec 23, 2004

Finely stated, Old Boy.

Bambi, was the first movie I remember seeing with my dear mother; may God rest her gentle soul.

BTW, developing a thick skin is a charity that too few give to themselves, espeically during this hallowed time of year, and yet who do we owe more to?

Keep punching, Old Boy…

Sally jacobs

on Dec 23, 2004

A Merry Christmas to you too Mr Mugz

kingbee

on Dec 23, 2004

Is that Santa you?

is dat you..........santa claus? (if youre not familiar with the song, try to find it--or lemme know and ill do it for ya--it's been recorded by louis armstrong and buster poindexter...and it goes perfect with your pic )

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