Those kids weren't makin' fun of Elisha's hair--they were mockin' the God of Elisha--The emphasis was on "Going Up!!" Look at the text again--the kids were saying to Elisha---"Go up, Go up, O Bald one!" They doubted the trip that Elijah had just taken---and they wanted to see it again--so they could doubt again! Sorta like the Scribes and Pharasees mocking Jesus---"Come down! Come down off the cross--and we'll believe!" No they wouldn't 'uv!!
As far as Benny is concerned---weak!! I mean--if he can do all it is he says he can do---what will be the excuse he gives when the doctor tells him---"You need CatScan!!" "Three months at the most, Brother Benny! I'm really sorry!" Do those jokers really think they will live forever in the flesh they have now? Do they think they can go through life--without ever, never even getting so much as a cold or the flu!! How close do you guys think Benny would like to venture--say, to Saddam's supply of Nerve Gas? Can he put his snout down in the barrel and get a good whiff??
I'll say no more! Simon the Scorcer's spirit lives on!!
Your friend,
Blackbird