Christmas Post #5: For Those Just A Little Too Happy | Tragic Comedy

I know a lot of happy people, I mean people that see humor in the Holocaust. I, myself, am generally a happy guy but not to that extent. A few of those people are on my Christmas list and will be receiving this stocking stuffer from me. Demotivational Posters.

Two Replies to Christmas Post #5: For Those Just A Little Too* Happy*

Amy Austin | November 10, 2007
Seen these... LOVE them. I think they may be working a little *too* well on me, though.

Steve West | November 10, 2007
They seem to update on occasion. I had not seen the one for HOPE before. That one particularly is on my shopping list.

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