Humor as a Variable in the Process of Change

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A policeman in court with a stutter

From: Alan Badmington
Date: 10/22/03
Time: 1:49:30 PM
Remote Name: 195.92.67.67

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Hi Walt,

A thoroughly interesting and enjoyable read!

I undertake an extensive programme of talks to community organisations here in the UK, aimed at creating greater public awareness about stuttering. It is of one hour's duration and is littered with humorous anecdotes about problems that I have encountered because of my stutter.

I use humour to illustrate many serious aspects of stuttering and it is always well received by the audience.

One example is when I experienced horrendous difficulties while giving evidence in court for the first time. (I was a 19 year old police officer who was heavily into word substitution. The oath comprised 23 words, 19 of which I knew I could not say. It was a recipe for disaster).

The limerick reads:

A policeman in court with a stutter. When giving the oath caused a flutter. He said, "I sssssssssssssssswear" Then gave up in despair. Not a single word more could he utter.

There are so, so many more stories. I'll keep them for when I am in your company one day.

Kindest regards

Alan Badmington


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