bbenowit@telesci.UUCP (Barry D. Benowitz) (07/26/89)
Following is a paraphrase from Burington County Times, Burlington County NJ on July 5, 1989: The columnist suggested that all flags should be manufactured out of asbestos. Therefore: 1) You can't burn it. 2) Wrapping oneself in it would be hazardous to one's health! Barry D. Benowitz From: Jeff Martens <uunet!cis.ohio-state.edu!martens> Subject: still a burning issue * * * NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT! * * * Match Light Flags The flag of your favorite nation or state saturated with kerosene. Useful for lighting charcoal, starting campfires and bon fires, arson, and inciting riots. Our selection includes the following. This is not a complete listing -- if you don't see your favorite inflammatory political symbol please call and ask about availability. Also, we do special orders! California Confederate States of America El Salvador France Iran Iraq Israel Japan Libya Maryland Michigan Ohio New Jersey People's Rebuplic of China Soviet Union United States of America Vatican City West Virginia Sales have been hot, so call today. We accept Mastercard, Visa, and GSL. --Jeff (martens@cis.ohio-state.edu) -- Edited by Brad Templeton. MAIL, yes MAIL your jokes to funny@looking.ON.CA Attribute the joke's source if at all possible. I will reply, mailers willing. I reply to all submissions, but about 20% of the replies bounce.