I don't understand John. What is hurtful - The virus, the joke or pointing out it has already done the rounds?

The virus won't be hurtful coz it's a joke. The joke won't be coz Amish folks won't read it anyway (and I think they would see the funny side even if they did - anyone looking like ZZ Top must have a sense of humour!). I don't think anyone telling a joke will be offended by people saying they have heard it before so what am I missing?

To coin Robbie Williams (sorry to use such profanities on a folk site;-)) - Is there a tumour in my humour?

We need to know these things!!! If offense is caused we need to know how and why so we can avoid (or repeat) it in future!

Dave the Gnomish