THE GORILLA FAMILY -- The Exercise Monitor

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Oooh Smells Like Mommy Made Daddy Coffee...Time To Get Up



So George...Are You Game For A Short Work Out Before Work Today?

Absolutely Honey...Just Going To Put My Sneakers On, And Head Out



I Really Don't Feel Like Running Today...
I'll Just Hang Out In The Bushes For A Little While



Mommy ...Dad's Hiding In The Bushes Again.

George...Commitment Remember...Commitment...Just Do It !



Yeah Yeah Yeah...Okay..{...snitch.!.}



Okay I did 1 Mile ...I'll Just Relax



Mommy ...Dad's Not Doing His Crunches

Sheesh ... Junior...Who's Side Are You On?



1..2..3...6...9...12...15

Mommy Dad's Cheating.

Wait A Minute...Can't We Come To Some Kind Of Arrangement Here?

Like What Dad?

Well Junior...How About I Increase Your Allowance Say An Extra $2
And You Keep Quiet...Just Tell Mommy I Did My Work Out.

I'll Need To See My Allowance Up Front Dad...Deal?

Deal !



George...I'm Surprised At You...You Offered Your Son A Bribe?
Tsk Tsk Tsk.....That's Going To Cost You An Extra 5 Sit-ups.



That's Entrapment....I Bet They Set Me Up For That



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PATRICIAANN46 1/14/2012 8:59PM

Can't help but love George........ Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTEAFULL 1/13/2012 11:20PM

great story line Report Inappropriate Comment

DESERTDREAMERS 1/12/2012 11:26PM

Busted! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNYARIZONA 1/12/2012 10:22PM

Did it again!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEE107 1/12/2012 6:40PM

thanks for sharing Report Inappropriate Comment

TERRI289 1/12/2012 4:54PM

Dad looks so sad!!! LOL Love your imagination and grateful for you being willing to make the time for these stories. Report Inappropriate Comment

TWEETYKC00 1/12/2012 4:53PM

they just keep getting better! Report Inappropriate Comment

WOOFERCOALBOY 1/12/2012 4:08PM

Love this series! Report Inappropriate Comment

NEW-CAZ 1/12/2012 3:16PM

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JEANNETTE59 1/12/2012 2:39PM

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NORASPAT 1/12/2012 12:11PM

I love those big guys Thanks for the laughs Pat in Snowy Maine Enjoy your joyous day I know I will ((((HUGS))))) Pat Report Inappropriate Comment

TKTMTA 1/12/2012 11:49AM

I love it! Report Inappropriate Comment

MIMMICA 1/12/2012 11:47AM

LOL. George makes me laugh... I actually know people just like him! Have a fantastic day! Report Inappropriate Comment

1CRAZYDOG 1/12/2012 11:30AM

George gets himself in trouble yet HE'S not to blame. BWAHAHAHAHA! It's Jr.'s difficulty for snitching. Uh huh. The blame game . . . doesn't get too far with Georgine, does it! Report Inappropriate Comment

TAMPATINK67 1/12/2012 11:02AM

Oh - those kids....... Report Inappropriate Comment

WALLAHALLA 1/12/2012 11:01AM

gotta love junior...kids will rat you out every time Report Inappropriate Comment

MRS_EVA_K 1/12/2012 10:41AM

Poor george he was only trying to have a lazy day. LOL I love it! I wonder will george ever learn..... Report Inappropriate Comment

IDLETYME 1/12/2012 10:38AM

That one is really cute! George just doesn't get it! Report Inappropriate Comment

FITNESSMONSTER8 1/12/2012 10:35AM

That George is always getting himself into trouble! Report Inappropriate Comment

MEADSBAY 1/12/2012 10:28AM

hahahahaha! Report Inappropriate Comment

THE ORANGUTANS - Caught Red Handed

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Honey …You Look Concerned…What’s Up?



My Mom Gets More And More Upset Because At This Point Because
Dad Insists On Taking The Car
Even When The Store Is Only A Few Blocks Away.
So Mom Decided To Try A New Approach To Get DAD To Exercise
And She Played A Trick On Him.



She Knew Where He Was Going…
So She Took Her Car And Followed Behind.
And When He Went Into The Store…
She Took Her Set Of Keys To His Car And Drove The Car Out Of Sight.
But She Left A Big Note On The Parking Spot.
Then She Watched Just In Case.



So He Came Out Of The Store…Looked Around…At First He Thought
Someone Had Stolen The Car.
Then He Saw The Big Note My Mom Left:

Dearest Harold,
The Doctor Told You That You Need To Exercise.
I Have The Car …Please Walk Home
Your Loving Wife,
Hannah



Mom Kept Watching
And Dad Just Sat There On The Curb For A While.

Then She Saw Him Make A Call From His Cell Phone
But Her Phone Didn’t Ring (She Had Set Call Forwarding To Her Cell Phone)



And He Just Kept Sitting There
And Mom Started To Worry
But 5 Minutes Later Dad’s Buddy Ralph Showed Up With HIS Car.
And Dad Got In Ralph’s Car
So Mom Tailed Them

That’s When Things Really Blew Up



The Two Big Guys Hit A Fast Food Joint And
Ordered Enough Food To Feed An Army
Mom Caught Them Both Red Handed And Called His Wife On Ralph

Both Husbands Have Been Grounded For A Week
And They Aren’t Allowed To Watch This Week's Game Together



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WHISPERINGPINE6 1/12/2012 9:43AM

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BUTEAFULL 1/11/2012 10:45PM

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FLAME42 1/11/2012 10:37PM

Caught red-handed, I bet you mean they were covered in ketsup. Males should know that the wives are usually one step ahead! Report Inappropriate Comment

ELSCO55 1/11/2012 10:09PM

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DEBBIEANNE1124 1/11/2012 10:03PM

What a mood lifter! Report Inappropriate Comment

DJ4HEALTH 1/11/2012 10:01PM

Busted!! that is so cool that she did that and it did not accrue to him that she might be watching. Did she go into the fast food place and bust them?? Comment edited on: 1/11/2012 10:08:14 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNYARIZONA 1/11/2012 9:41PM

YES, caught red handed!!!! WOO HOO! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEE107 1/11/2012 8:59PM

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PATRICIAANN46 1/11/2012 8:50PM

Bad Boys!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

1CRAZYDOG 1/11/2012 8:26PM

Well, they'll have plenty of time to think about what ehy've done, won't they!!! They're slow learners. They'll catch on . . . one day!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JEANNETTE59 1/11/2012 4:59PM

Boys will be boys . Will they never learn? Report Inappropriate Comment

MIMMICA 1/11/2012 4:58PM

LOL! Report Inappropriate Comment

IDLETYME 1/11/2012 4:30PM

It's funny that they think they can do things that their wives won't find out about!!! You'd think they would learn! - Duh! Report Inappropriate Comment

NORASPAT 1/11/2012 4:11PM

your blogs get better the more I read them Thaks Pat in maine. I loved the characters Pat in Maine. Report Inappropriate Comment

TAMPATINK67 1/11/2012 3:55PM

Oh such mixed emotions! But I can't condone a tattle-tail(?)..... Such a slippery banana peel this one is..... But aren't all the best soap operas. At the same time, who amongst us can't picture this exact scenario playing out with characters in our own life! Poppa Tang better straighten up and swing straight - cause momma ain't playin! Report Inappropriate Comment

TERRI289 1/11/2012 3:35PM

Great-I was worried that I had missed today's story!! Hope you are having a great day!! Report Inappropriate Comment

NEW-CAZ 1/11/2012 2:57PM

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MORTICIAADDAMS 1/11/2012 2:29PM

LOL. He is related to my hubby. Report Inappropriate Comment

WALLAHALLA 1/11/2012 1:59PM

Maybe those boys need to start a "Slowest Learners" team. Good thing they have good women to look out for them. Where would they be otherwise. Ya know, as popular as monkeys are these days, you would think we would have some monkey emoticons. Report Inappropriate Comment

DESERTDREAMERS 1/11/2012 1:25PM

Bad boys, bad boys - whatcha gonna do? Report Inappropriate Comment

Watch Out for Those Icebergs

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

IF YOU'RE EATING FOR NO REASON MAYBE THERE
IS SOMETHING BOTHERING YOU UNDERNEATH THE SURFACE

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I had a REALLY bad day yesterday...(mood wise not food wise)
and I'm guessing you know how dangerous that can be.
So I wasn't up to being creative.

I'm not manic but I am compulsive
What I know about myself is that I don't get 'depressed', I get angry at the way things are...knowing that so much is out of my control....So I would eat to 'sedate' my feelings and keep from exploding.... I guess that might sound familar to a lot of people. Food was my 'drug' of choice.

And I learned that I needed to change my response to those things, if I was going to survive. But I didn't want to just survive...I wanted to thrive. So I found that being creative helped me channel that response to more positive, more rewarding means of expression. ...And I discovered a new "Joy" in life.

I had a really bad day yesterday...mood wise....
I didn't turn to food ...but I couldn't deal with being humorous either.
I should have done it anyway...it probably would have helped.

So today is a new day....
Maybe I'll create something this afternoon

  

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DFROMTX 1/12/2012 10:46AM

We all hit icebergs occasionally. Glad you have found a better way to cope than mindless eating the wrong things!! Report Inappropriate Comment

IDLETYME 1/12/2012 10:34AM

We all deserve to have a day to do what we want - not what we have to. Icebergs come to all of us. You seem to handle them better than most!!! You're really special!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

TWINKS55 1/11/2012 11:43PM

That is progress! I hope that you were able to have a very good day! Dianne Report Inappropriate Comment

FLAME42 1/11/2012 10:31PM

That iceberg comparison is terrific. So much STUFF does linger beneath the surface. You have found a great way to combat most of your bad days. Today I worked on 4 pages of scrapbooking family pictures. Busy hands can't be filled with food !!! Report Inappropriate Comment

PATRICIAANN46 1/11/2012 8:43PM

Hi Sheryl......... What a long way you have come..........Food would have been the answer to your "Bad Mood", not that long ago. It isn't anymore and that is a HUGE step in your new "Lifestyle." We are ALL allowed "Down Days". Luckily, they don't come as often as they used to (for me anyway). And when they do, I handle them in a much healthier way. Take care and remember that there are a lot of us out there to listen if you need us. Patti Report Inappropriate Comment

JEANNETTE59 1/11/2012 4:57PM

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APPLEPIEAPPLE 1/11/2012 4:48PM

I like the iceberg metaphor. It reflects some of what I am going through. Report Inappropriate Comment

MRE1956 1/11/2012 4:08PM

Wish I had your moxie! Report Inappropriate Comment

NORASPAT 1/11/2012 4:07PM

I had no idea what I was getting in to I just saw icebergs on my friend feed and there you were with my froiend TERRI. I liked the blog. Blogging gets it out there that's why I do it often HUGS Pat in Maine. Report Inappropriate Comment

TERRI289 1/11/2012 3:50PM

I love your writing!! Even when you are sad, your writing is compelling. Glad the creative muse has struck again!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MORTICIAADDAMS 1/11/2012 2:27PM

Sounds like you have found a really good way to channel all of that energy. And if you get mad a ton and have all that good stuff you made and it's clogging up your environment you can send it to me. LOL. Report Inappropriate Comment

FITNESSMONSTER8 1/11/2012 2:24PM

I hope you are feeling better! Report Inappropriate Comment

HOLLIEWALLY 1/11/2012 2:19PM

Wishing you a better day! Report Inappropriate Comment

1CRAZYDOG 1/11/2012 1:00PM

I KNEW something had to be off. Well, sorry you had such a bad day, but today IS another day, as you say. Hope it's better. I absolutely love the ice berg analogy. I'm going to remember that one. HUGS . . . and here's to a better TODAY. Report Inappropriate Comment

MIMMICA 1/11/2012 12:47PM

Sorry to read that you had a bad day yesterday. I'm glad that you managed to get through it without turning to food for comfort (something I have done often in my lifetime!). Sometimes it's just not possible to be creative. No matter how hard you try, there's a block that won't let you clear your mind of all the clutter. I enjoy reading your blogs, I know they make me smile. So your creativity is a not only bringing you joy, it's also bringing joy to others. But sometimes, you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others. I hope today is a much better day for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

NEW-CAZ 1/11/2012 12:12PM

sorry you've had such a bad day, 2moro will be better Report Inappropriate Comment

WALLAHALLA 1/11/2012 12:10PM

So, you had a bad day. Is that allowed? You bet! How can we appreciate the good days if we never have bad ones to compare them to? And you must realize it just makes your faithful followers that much hungrier for the creative "food" you feed our funny bones with. Ahhh, sweet anticipation. Can't wait for your next feast, and it will taste all the sweeter for having to wait! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBBIEANNE1124 1/11/2012 11:49AM

I love this. Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTEAFULL 1/11/2012 11:47AM

you are one of the most creative people I know, and I still say someone needs to tap your talent and put you to work for $$$, you just keep being you, after all NObody feels great 100% of the time anyway, it's what you do with that time that makes the difference Report Inappropriate Comment

MRS_EVA_K 1/11/2012 11:42AM

Love the iceberg imagery. And you are right I do get what you are saying about explosive instead of depressive. Report Inappropriate Comment

KATIEJO5 1/11/2012 11:40AM

So much hard-won insight here, Sher! I'm looking forward to seeing the results of all of that energy poured into your amazing creativity! Katie Report Inappropriate Comment

TRULYVISIBLE 1/11/2012 11:27AM

Sorry you had a bad day. What a positive step not turning to food. That alone should make you feel a little better. I hope today is a better day. I appreciate your great sense of humor and how you make us laugh with your great creative fur friends saga, so I hope you knowing that we all love you helps a bit. Report Inappropriate Comment

REESEYBOO 1/11/2012 11:16AM

Hope today is better for you... Report Inappropriate Comment

THE GORILLA FAMILY - George Gets Nutrition Advice

Monday, January 09, 2012

George… I Appreciate Your Help With The Food Shopping
But You Need To Look At The Nutrition Labels.
That Kids Cereal You Brought Home Has Over 50% Sugar In It.
That Is At Least As Much Sugar As There Is In A Glazed Doughnut.

And You Know Those Cute Little Cereal Boxes You Take To Work…
1 Box Is One Serving.



Georgina…You’ve Got To Be Kidding.
You Mean One Of Those Tiny Little Boxes Is Supposed To Fill Me…Me???
I Thought Those Were Samples.

Well George…
See What A Serving Size Is And How Many Calories A Serving Contains.
A Serving Is Not A Soup Bowl Full Of Cereal, It’s Usually A Cup Or Less..Read The Box.



And George…
When You Buy Dressing You Have To Look At The Labels '
For The Saturated Fat Content.
Normally No More Than 10% Of Your Daily Calories
Should Come From Saturated Fat.
And
You Don’t Know What’s In The Dressings You Get In A Restaurant.
So While I Love That You Order Salads When You Eat Lunch
With The Guys... Even If You Order Dressing On The Side,
It Adds Calories If You Dump The Entire
Contents Of Dressing Onto Your Greens.



Well Georgina … I Haven’t Been Going To The Vending Machine.
I’ve Been Microwaving A Bag Of Natural Popcorn For My Afternoon Break.

That’s Great George…Just Note That A Bag Of That Stuff Is Not 1 Serving…
So Take 3 Cups And Leave The Rest For Your Co-Workers.
And Easy With The Salt,
We Both Have A Family History Of High Blood Pressure.
We Should Limit Salt In This House



Can I Have Coffee Georgina?

Yes, With Milk Not Cream And Watch The Artificial Sweeteners …
Don’t Overdo It.

This Is Depressing...Georgina.

I'm Just Taking Care of My Stud Muffin...George.



Speaking of Which
You Know Georgina…We Never Discussed What I Get
When I DO Lose Some Weight.



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IDLETYME 1/10/2012 7:03PM

George is right. All goals should have a reward!! Report Inappropriate Comment

TKTMTA 1/10/2012 11:41AM

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PATRICIAANN46 1/9/2012 9:08PM

Hi Sheryl.......... Again........no matter what the species...........the reward at the end is probably very much the same idea?!?!? ed it. Report Inappropriate Comment

MEADSBAY 1/9/2012 8:14PM

Poor George- he can't do anything right! Report Inappropriate Comment

FLAME42 1/9/2012 5:46PM

George sure perked up when she called him "stud muffin". Good way to get all of us some great advice. Report Inappropriate Comment

DEE107 1/9/2012 2:56PM

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JEANNETTE59 1/9/2012 12:49PM

I know I've said it before, but thanks for sharing your talent with all of us. You are the Report Inappropriate Comment

MIMMICA 1/9/2012 12:05PM

Ohhh boy... I wonder what George is going to get for his reward?! :-) Report Inappropriate Comment

WALLAHALLA 1/9/2012 11:16AM

George of the Jungle has it right. Plan those rewards right along with the goal. Everyone needs a little extrinsic motivation every now and then. Report Inappropriate Comment

DONNAEDA 1/9/2012 11:01AM

I love it. You are so talented. Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTEAFULL 1/9/2012 10:49AM

I want to know if George is doing the dishes or losing wt and getting rewarded Report Inappropriate Comment

1CRAZYDOG 1/9/2012 10:37AM

Oh my . . . George is catching on to the REWARDS part of the program! HEE HEE I just love Georgine. She is one smart cookie (ops . . . hope George didn't hear COOKIE!) Report Inappropriate Comment

MORTICIAADDAMS 1/9/2012 10:08AM

I'm depressed for George too. LOL. Report Inappropriate Comment

SLIMMERJESSE 1/9/2012 9:48AM

Love the way you've been putting these together. Thanks! Report Inappropriate Comment

NUTRON3 1/9/2012 9:37AM

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TAMPATINK67 1/9/2012 8:46AM

I just know all the ladies are going ape for George! Report Inappropriate Comment

MRS_EVA_K 1/9/2012 8:34AM

Oh that is hilarious! Poor George he was only trying to help Thanks though there is alot of good information mixed into the comedy :) Report Inappropriate Comment

TERRI289 1/9/2012 8:25AM

LOL-this was great!! And I love that you sneak healthy tips in there with the funny story!! Have a blast!! Report Inappropriate Comment

TWEETYKC00 1/9/2012 8:09AM

oh poor George! lol Report Inappropriate Comment

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THE GORILLA FAMILY -- George's Weightloss Challenge

Sunday, January 08, 2012

You Know George…I’ve Been Thinking…
What You Need Is A Little Incentive To Get You Serious About This Weightloss

Uh Oh….I Don’t Like The Sound Of That Georgina.
What Have You Got Up Your Sleeve?

No No George…
Just A Little Something To Keep You Mentally On Track And Focused…
Unless Of Course You’re AFRAID Of A Little Challenge?

I Am YOUR MAN Baby….I’m Not AFRAID Of Anything.

Good George…Then How About:
Every Week You Don’t LOSE, You Have To Do The Dishes.
And If You GAIN, Then You Have To Do The Laundry Too.

No Problem, Georgina



Well I’m Going With Helen To ZUMBA Class and then window shopping…
Her Mother-In-Law, Hannah, Is Going To Keep An Eye On The Kids.
So You Might Like To Get A Little Exercise In Before You Watch The Game.



I'll Start With My 2 Mile Walk



A Little Boot Camp Toning Video.



Okay…Game Time.
I Can’t Find The Remote…I Wonder If She Hid It...That Would Be Cruel.
Doesn’t Feel Like Game Day Without My Snackies.
I Wonder What I Can Have.
Oh…Georgina Left A Note.

Dear George
3 Cups Worth Of Hot Air Popcorn Waiting In The Microwave.
Crudité Platter In Fridge…Have Fun.
Anything Else and
The Plastic Gloves And Apron In Cabinet If You Need To Practice.
Love
Georgina



You Know...Georgina Can Be A Little Sarcastic At Times



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NASFKAB 2/17/2013 1:43PM

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JENAE954 2/12/2013 10:18AM

Oh Sheryl! You really know how to motivate a male gorilla. Report Inappropriate Comment

DESERTDREAMERS 1/10/2012 5:44AM

Go, George! Report Inappropriate Comment

MEADSBAY 1/9/2012 8:17PM

hahahahahaha! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNYARIZONA 1/8/2012 9:22PM

OH YOU ARE KILLING ME!!!!!LOLROTF!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEE107 1/8/2012 7:44PM

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PATRICIAANN46 1/8/2012 7:37PM

Hi Sheryl........ Great again......... ed them!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

TERRI289 1/8/2012 5:03PM

These would inspire so many people to get up and do somethething!! Maybe i will make Steve read them... Report Inappropriate Comment

APPLEPIEAPPLE 1/8/2012 4:31PM

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ANNIE924 1/8/2012 4:17PM

Love George and Georgina, please let us know how the story ends. Report Inappropriate Comment

MORTICIAADDAMS 1/8/2012 4:12PM

I'm thinking about doing this challenge here. LOL. Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTEAFULL 1/8/2012 4:09PM

really good, you have a calling here...hmm who would hire you? got to think on that one, gotta be someone though Report Inappropriate Comment

TAMPATINK67 1/8/2012 1:56PM

I hope this Soap Opera/telenovela doesn't end... Will Georgina get her dishes washed for her?!?!?! Animal Loss-pital or As the Zoo Turns.... The character development is wonderful!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

WALLAHALLA 1/8/2012 1:54PM

Georgina is a lady who knows how to think ahead. Love it. Report Inappropriate Comment

JEANNETTE59 1/8/2012 1:03PM

Thanks for bringing us and two very smart ladies Georgina and Leona. Report Inappropriate Comment

NEW-CAZ 1/8/2012 12:58PM

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TWEETYKC00 1/8/2012 12:50PM

Good one! Report Inappropriate Comment

JOANOFSPARK 1/8/2012 12:27PM

Loved it....Georgina knows her man well.....I'm thinking.....wonder if he will actually get busy and exercise and eat the good snackies? great blog. Report Inappropriate Comment

SLIMMERJESSE 1/8/2012 11:37AM

Very cute blog. I voted for it. Thanks for sharing. Report Inappropriate Comment

1CRAZYDOG 1/8/2012 11:30AM

SARCASM?????!!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Georgina is one smart . . . gorilla! Report Inappropriate Comment