Bob “Shecky” Gundersen, deacon at First Baptist Church, was the surprise hit of the Pastor Ted Franklin Birthday Roast.
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Comment by Carol — August 17, 2009 @ 3:57 pm
Orville Redenbacher (pictured on the left) donated popcorn in honor of Pastor Ted. They were on a limited budget as you can tell from the lack of food on their table. I can see how the comedic talents of Bob Gunderson was the “hit”….it wasn’t the food selection….this can be treacherous at a “Baptist” church gathering….
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Comment by Steve — August 17, 2009 @ 5:39 pm
Great, now I have Rodney Dangerfield telling Calvinistic jokes in my mind. Calvinist’s get no respect.
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Comment by Scott Webber — August 18, 2009 @ 3:05 am
Calvin, Luther, and Zwingli walk into a bar……
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Comment by Drew — August 18, 2009 @ 7:17 am
“And now let’s all sing together, “21 bottles of beer on the wall.”
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Comment by Bob — August 18, 2009 @ 11:16 am
I see either a look of dismay or an attempt to hide a laugh on Pastor Ted’s face (seated next to the podium). Mrs. Ted (seated on his left) suffered an attack of some unknown malady. A quick call to 911 resulted in a diagnosis of acute Gundersenitis, a non-fatal reaction to obsolete jokes. She is recovering at her favorite Pastor’s wife retreat, Shady Porches where she listens to recordings of Bob Hope and Fred Allen.
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Comment by emergent pillage — August 18, 2009 @ 1:55 pm
I just flew in, and boy, are my arms tired.
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Comment by Carol — August 18, 2009 @ 4:04 pm
That’s funny Bob, “a non fatal reaction to obsolete jokes”….As long as the jokes are NOT during services coming from the pulpit…we’ll be fine….
And you must be careful when the deacons are eating to avoid jokes that may cause them to shoot lemonade out their nostrils…
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Comment by Joe — August 18, 2009 @ 9:20 pm
Where’s a good drum sting when you need one. Good to see the regulars back at it.
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Comment by The Reformed Methodist — August 19, 2009 @ 10:08 am
Do you think Bob has any good Wesley jokes up his sleeve…I would love to have him at our next society meeting.
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Comment by Jeff Peterson — August 19, 2009 @ 4:44 pm
I attend a Baptist church, so everybody stay relaxed….
Why do you always invite two Baptists to go fishing with you and not just one?
Because if you invite one, he’ll drink all your beer. If you invite two, neither will drink any.
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Comment by Steve Martin — August 20, 2009 @ 11:49 am
Gundersen? How did that guy become a Baptist?
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Comment by John — August 20, 2009 @ 12:08 pm
Shecky closed his performance with a rousing rendition of Amazing Grace sung to the tune of the Gilligan’s Island theme song.
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Comment by Angus — August 20, 2009 @ 1:17 pm
Gundersen… obviously a backslidden Lutheran.
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Comment by John — August 20, 2009 @ 2:23 pm
Personally, I thought taking up a “love offering” for himself was in poor taste.
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Comment by Bob — August 21, 2009 @ 1:03 pm
Actually, Deacon Snodgrass, Pastor Ted’s wife’s, brother’s, father-in-law’s, mother’s grandson and all around good guy, did suffer this humiliation at one of Gundersen’s performance. It seem’s that he was telling his world famous story of “Calvin, Luther, and Zwingli” and had just gotten to the point where Rick “I am driven” Walkman entered the discussion. Deacon Snodgrass (or as he is known by his friends “Snoddy”) nearly choked on a whole fried chicken leg, tried to drink lemonade for relief–the rest is history. Snoddy is missed by all his frioends and family.
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Comment by Angus — August 21, 2009 @ 1:55 pm
Yes, John. Up until then, Deacon Gundersen was the epitome of class.
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Comment by Carol — August 21, 2009 @ 5:38 pm
Until he broke out some Rick Warren Jokes and the crowd drew strangely silent….
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Comment by John — August 21, 2009 @ 9:59 pm
lol, good point, Angus.
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Comment by Nabal Ben-Nimrod — August 22, 2009 @ 5:01 pm
Ok guys, I know that most people don’t get a running start their first week back from vacation, but c’mon- we need our daily satirical apologetic! Chop chop!
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Comment by Turambar — August 23, 2009 @ 8:46 am
That’s just it, Nabal. Only one guy does sacred sandwich. There are no “guys” plural.
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Comment by Jeff — August 24, 2009 @ 10:39 am
How can anyone compete with that? Brilliant! Welcome back.
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Comment by BC — August 25, 2009 @ 11:57 pm
Feeling a little uncomfortable, after the Roast, June & Ward Cleaver explained to “Shecky” (Lumpy’s Uncle) that when they saw him in the store the wine was actually for cooking and Ward didn’t appreciate the take my wife comment.
