{"id":15812,"date":"2017-08-31T14:56:21","date_gmt":"2017-08-31T14:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/?p=15812"},"modified":"2018-07-20T18:38:40","modified_gmt":"2018-07-20T18:38:40","slug":"3-reasons-you-shouldnt-make-happy-ending-jokes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/massage\/massage-therapy\/3-reasons-you-shouldnt-make-happy-ending-jokes\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons You Shouldn\u2019t Make Happy Ending Jokes (As If You Needed 3)"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re about to tackle a controversial subject that plagues the internet when it comes to the massage therapy profession. The topic: the insulting term \u201chappy ending,\u201d and why you should eradicate it from your vocabulary.<\/p>\n

Why are we talking about this?<\/h3>\n

Zeel is a massage therapy company. Over the years, we\u2019ve grown from a mere wide-eyed concept (delivering spa-quality massage to homes in as little as an hour, using your smartphone) to a nationwide company Powering Massage Everywhere\u00ae \u2014 the first, largest, and most trusted in the category.<\/p>\n

We bring massage to all sorts of places, from homes to hotels to spas to offices, in nearly 70 US cities. (Hi, Wilmington<\/a>!) In fact this year, for the first time, Zeel made the 2017 Inc. 500 list<\/a>, ranking as the 167th fastest-growing company in America.<\/p>\n

You\u2019d think with this kind of track record and enthusiastic customers across the country, Zeel and the 9,500+ licensed massage therapists with whom we work would be recognized as not only the category creator but the best, most secure, and most extensive network for booking massage therapists anywhere.<\/p>\n

And we are \u2013 in most instances. But in the sophisticated world of social media, whether it be on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, we frequently see the unwelcome phenomenon of the \u201chappy ending\u201d joke.<\/p>\n

A happy what?<\/h3>\n

For those of you who do not know what a happy ending is, this article is not for you. (We\u2019re not linking to anything \u2013 check out Urban Dictionary on your own time.)<\/p>\n

For those of you who are disgusted by the idea of joking about happy endings with licensed massage therapists, we thank you. You do not have to read on unless you enjoy sharing in righteous outrage.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t see what the big deal is, please read on.<\/p>\n

Why you should not make happy ending jokes<\/h3>\n

1. It\u2019s insulting<\/h4>\n

Imagine going to school to study anatomy and medically-proven massage techniques for over a year. Imagine studying night after night, practicing over 500 hours of hands-on training, passing your licensing exam, and becoming a licensed massage therapist. Your life goal is to make people feel better and to alleviate muscular pain, using the skills you\u2019ve learned and the credentials you\u2019ve earned.<\/p>\n

Now, imagine that various dopes ask you if you provide sexual services during the course of your massage practices. This is offensive, and even threatening. The act is illegal in 49 of the 50 United States, and is often affiliated with sex trafficking \u2014 a global human rights issue.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that massage therapists also shun the all-too-common term \u201cmasseuse<\/a>\u201d because it is traditionally associated with unlicensed body work.<\/p>\n

2. It\u2019s tired<\/h4>\n

If you are joking, you presumably want to be funny. There is nothing drearier or less original than making a happy ending joke about massages. At Zeel, we roll our eyes wearily, presuming that you are a dullard with a lackluster personality and impaired intellectual ability, as we delete, block, and otherwise obliterate your presence on our social media pages. If we hear you do it in person, we mock you behind your back, if we can even muster the energy to do so.<\/p>\n

Making such comments to massage therapists using the Zeel network is prohibited and will get your account flagged.<\/p>\n

3. You appear overly interested in illegal activity<\/h4>\n

We know you\u2019re not just \u201casking for a friend.\u201d Leave it alone.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, keep it above board, and enjoy the real wellness and health benefits of massage therapy.<\/p>\n

Related: \u00a0Why You Should Never Say Masseuse<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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