For newcomers or 'slipees'

FOR A NEWCOMER

“Over the years, since becoming a member of AA, I have had the "pleasure" of being present at meetings where one of two classes of people were in attendance. I refer to:

            1.         A Newcomer; and/or

            2.         Someone returning to AA after a "slip."

After listening to the abuse, oops sorry, advice heaped upon them by the Poobahs, it came to me. Why not install a pillory or whipping post at the meeting.

            Then, when a Newbie or Slipper is there, they can be bound to the post or pillory, and everyone in attendance will be invited up to take a free punch at the person, or perhaps a lash or 2 with a whip.

            You see, I know realize that a physical beating like this would be much easier on these people, easier than all the things that are said by the Poohbahs.”

Comment: Ah! The true spirit of Christmas! Constant thought of others!

Cheers

The Fellas (Friends of Alcoholics Anonymous)

PS Our thanks to this particularly thoughtful (and inventive) member for their 'suggestion'!