Ever wonder why there isn’t a “him-acane"?

A ponderable with the humor in the vein of George Carlin, Steven Wright and Demetri Martin.

In response to last week’s question, “Ever wonder why there isn’t a “him-acane”? , my birthday bud Jon concluded, “If you don't understand why, you don't have an ex wife.”

My neighbor Al noted, “Guys don't get all wound up like that” while my friend Tracey and neighbor Dick recalled, “Remember the old saying "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" (as in HER-ACANE).” Then my friend Royce shared, “Simple. Men aren't bitches!” My friend Tony added, “The thought of why not a himacane never crossed my mind, if ya know what I mean.”

My college roomie John explained, “It is Mother Nature and she is giving us a good bath! Guys would just stay dirty.”

My friend Swany observed, “The same reason there isn't a his-nia” while my spelling bee buddy Vivian added, “Whatever it is, it's probably the same reason they call it a his-terectomy!”

My dad’s beach buddy Bob recalled, “There is. It results in a reply of "Not Tonight Dear, I Have A Headache". Or you can see my cycling friend Ted’s list at the bottom of this email.

My friend Kevin clarified, “Ahh, but there are. The most famous was Andrew.” To this, my friend Chris added, “In 1979, male names were inserted to alternate with the female names"...it is just that those him-acanes go "both ways" which is why they are still called hurricanes (Her-acanes) ;) ” My sailing and writing friend Rich expounded, “They have tried and failed, even when they named it Mitch, it was still a Witch.”

And my friend Richard explained, “There is, but they call it a “male-strom” [maelstrom]! ; - ) ”

Please share your thoughts about "things that make you go 'Hmmm' “:

Why don’t quick questions seem to ever have quick answers? (from my Social Business friend Paul)

Today is the oldest you’ve ever been yet the youngest you’ll ever be. Enjoy this day while it lasts and remember to smile.

Hal

EXTRA: My friend Ted listed the following reasons:

• Women can do lots of damage, and are much less predictable then men. My wife Carey quickly agrees that men are very predictable.

• Women do have a scornful eye.

• Usually both are surrounded by a whirlwind of confusion.

• Women blow more than men

• And of course they are very dramatic and would love lots of press coverage!!

So there!! It's a Her-acaine!!

NOTE: To all of my friends who made Noshfest ’11 a success, “thank you.” The food, the music, Keith Barany’s comedy, and the all of the craft vendors made for an enjoyable weekend. OK, tiring, yet worth it.