Replies to post #499 on Mr. Churak's Neighborhood (CHURAK)

[Churak]

Two American astronomers were visiting a French observatory.

One asks the other, "Comet Halley view?"

[Churak]

Given the reality of my generally recognized lack of maturity, I must confess that I frequently do enjoy children's weekend programming. However, I would prefer it to be educational. Sometimes, I get fooled. This last weekend for instance, I was tempted to watch an animated feature about the Capital of the Sudan in Africa.

Then, it came to me that it was just another Saturday morning Khartoum show

[Churak]

For many years a certain white whale and a tiny herring had been inseparable friends. Wherever the white whale roamed in search of food, the herring was sure to be swimming right along beside him. One fine spring day the herring turned up off the coast of Norway without his companion. Naturally all the other fish were curious, and an octopus finally asked the herring what happened to his whale friend.

"How should I know?" the herring replied. "Am I my blubber's kipper?"