ABBOTSFORD, BC
The political discussions got so heated at the Loewen gathering this past week, that Mrs. Annie Loewen decided “enough was enough,” and decided to haul out the kjnipsbrat, which studies have shown is the most reliable method of getting Mennonite men to sit down and shut up for a few minutes.
“Paul nearly had Harry in a headlock on the topic of the carbon tax,” said Annie. “And Gary and Fred were throwing punches about the American Presidential election.”
Luckily, Annie was well prepared for such eventualities.
“It’s like this at every family gathering. I don’t know why we still get together anymore, when we agree on absolutely nothing,” said Annie. “Let’s just let the city Loewens stay in the city and the country Loewens stay in the country. That’s the only way we’ll have peace.”
Or so she thought, until the crokinole board seemed to quiet everyone down.
“A few flicks in and they weren’t ready to rip each other’s hair out over Chrystia Freeland,” said Annie. “It’s amazing what a little kjnipsing can do.”
Annie said she was really glad it was a tight match as it meant the women could get all the dishes washed without having to hear the boys argue about the latest conspiracy theories.
