HijabaDabbaDoo · F
I don't think there's topics you can't joke about but I do think there are limitations. There's people and places you shouldn't make those jokes in or towards. Humour is abstract, some use it as a copying mechanism, others use it as a tool of communication. You can't use it the same way in every interaction. Reading the room and being tactful is equally as important. That's why there's some comedians out there that make dark jokes that I can get with and others that joke about the same things that I don't find funny. For example, joking about racism. I've found jokes funny that's delivered in a sardonic tone as to mock racists as opposed to actually being racist. Then you have people that regurgitate outdated, predictable stereotypes and call it a joke. They're not the same. The topic in itself isn't off bounds but if you're gonna joke about it, the key is making sure the targets of the joke are laughing with you
PatKirby · M
At a friend's parent's dry cleaning business, the funeral director of the funeral parlor next door came in for his suit. When they asked him "how's business today" he said "oh, people are just dying to get in."
Yes, the funeral director actually said it. Can't believe he said it, but he probably thought it would lift the mood since he's worked there forever and they know him well. Dark humor? Definitely. Did my friend's parents laugh? Yes, nervously. Tasteful? Probably not.
Yes, the funeral director actually said it. Can't believe he said it, but he probably thought it would lift the mood since he's worked there forever and they know him well. Dark humor? Definitely. Did my friend's parents laugh? Yes, nervously. Tasteful? Probably not.
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bijouxbroussard · F
Everyone doesn’t have the same sense of humor, so not everything is universally funny.
Some things only certain people can joke about because the topic is that sensitive or controversial. I have a friend who has made jokes about the Holocaust. He’s the grandson of survivors, however, so he kinda gets a pass.
Personally, I don’t like dark humor, cruel humor or racist humor. It just doesn’t amuse me. Which I guess gets back to my first statement.
Some things only certain people can joke about because the topic is that sensitive or controversial. I have a friend who has made jokes about the Holocaust. He’s the grandson of survivors, however, so he kinda gets a pass.
Personally, I don’t like dark humor, cruel humor or racist humor. It just doesn’t amuse me. Which I guess gets back to my first statement.
PalteseMalconFunch · 36-40, T
@bijouxbroussard You posted exactly what I was going to. We often talk at my work how the jokes we tell each other could never be repeated nobody would understand.
But we make those jokes to deal with the impossible to deal with because we have a job to do.
But we make those jokes to deal with the impossible to deal with because we have a job to do.
Lilnonames · F
@MarbleMarvel I agree it's not funny.
AuRevoir · 36-40, M
AuRevoir · 36-40, M
@NativePortlander1970 They’re subjective whether you like them to be or not. You can’t dictate another person’s personality. You can criticize it because you personally feel that way, and one can laugh at it because they personally feel that way. It’s literally the definition of what subjectivity is.
It’s a feeling. Of certain comedy stylings make one person happy. A person will gravitate towards that. If it makes another upset. They become offended by it. But you can not dictate what is wrong or right. Considering humor is incredibly abstract and obtuse in what will generate a response. It is not mathematical or something that can be predicted by nature.
The world used to thrive off making fun of scenarios that involved men in dresses. Now they condemn such things and tell people to be sensitive towards it and how dare they. Even though a majority of this humor was used in the 80’s 90’s and even early 00’s…
People can choose to be offended by things as well, which is why there is an argument against subjectivity. But I would rather not have my life be regulated by anyone. And that includes you and your opinions as well. My freedoms are my own and I will use them as such.
It’s a feeling. Of certain comedy stylings make one person happy. A person will gravitate towards that. If it makes another upset. They become offended by it. But you can not dictate what is wrong or right. Considering humor is incredibly abstract and obtuse in what will generate a response. It is not mathematical or something that can be predicted by nature.
The world used to thrive off making fun of scenarios that involved men in dresses. Now they condemn such things and tell people to be sensitive towards it and how dare they. Even though a majority of this humor was used in the 80’s 90’s and even early 00’s…
People can choose to be offended by things as well, which is why there is an argument against subjectivity. But I would rather not have my life be regulated by anyone. And that includes you and your opinions as well. My freedoms are my own and I will use them as such.
@AuRevoir So then, would you do an open mic bit on the hilarity of school shootings, hmmm?
AuRevoir · 36-40, M
@NativePortlander1970 obviously. If I thought it was funny. Comedians do it all the time. The SW feed as well as YouTube comments are full of “psshh Americans” and small jabs poking “fun” at crisis. It happens all around you. Have you yelled at every person who’s left a similar comment on the internet? You can block them, you can criticize them. But you can’t change their mind on whether they found it funny or not. They kick that Americans have the problem because to them it is political humor. They believe that the solution to the problem is to give up certain rights you have.
I am pro humor for almost anything and everything. If you think you’re going to make me for feeling guilty over anything it’s stupid. People are suffering all over the world, on a planet with billions of people and the problems are diverse. Victims of school shootings are not special in any way shape or form. What criteria do you use to say a teenager who lived to be 14 is any different an it’s tragedy than a child who only lives to the age of 4 and died. At what point is the cut off of life no longer sacred? And under what conditions. If we are to live our lives this way then what offends one person for their tragedy should be considered as well. People should never use the term “I’m starving!” In humor.. “I’m so hungry I can eat a horse!” No jabs of humor should be used because plenty of children genuinely die of hunger every year.
The list would be endless. Death is abundant. It is everywhere and is a cycle that will not stop. If you believe one type of joke is so wrong that it should be controlled (which probably all of us have that feeling towards whatever topic we’re sensitive about) but then begin to dictate and enforce those preferences you hold. I’m reality it becomes a never ending continuation. And at that point all humor is essentially a “sin”
When my perspective is that humor is a necessity. It is not evil. It is funny because it’s “wrong” it’s why rape jokes can be funny. Pedophilia jokes can be funny. Humor is an important learning and teaching tool. To bring up the harshest subjects. And paint them in a light of contrasting logics and exaggerations to point out why these tragedies suck. Why they’re stupid that they happen in the first place. And why we should all care.
The moment you’re no longer allowed to make fun of a subject is the moment no one cares any longer. Because you take the one light the world has, and you stifle it. It’s the entire reason the LGBTQ+ movement lost its momentum. Because they were being treated like saints and gods. And like certain dictators in the world. North Koreas for example. Where they were beginning to pass laws to arrest you and fine you for doing so. Some people in the UK already having been arrested because of these laws.
A lack of humor is a lack of intelligence. Especially on such critical matters. Humor is a weapon that will be used to destroy those that wish to stifle the worlds truths. It breathes more humanity into its victims. And causes one to actually sympathize and feel intellectually inclined to seek out justice for victims. Without it, it only becomes “somebody else’s problem” and the world shrinks with its caring when you take that away..
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I am pro humor for almost anything and everything. If you think you’re going to make me for feeling guilty over anything it’s stupid. People are suffering all over the world, on a planet with billions of people and the problems are diverse. Victims of school shootings are not special in any way shape or form. What criteria do you use to say a teenager who lived to be 14 is any different an it’s tragedy than a child who only lives to the age of 4 and died. At what point is the cut off of life no longer sacred? And under what conditions. If we are to live our lives this way then what offends one person for their tragedy should be considered as well. People should never use the term “I’m starving!” In humor.. “I’m so hungry I can eat a horse!” No jabs of humor should be used because plenty of children genuinely die of hunger every year.
The list would be endless. Death is abundant. It is everywhere and is a cycle that will not stop. If you believe one type of joke is so wrong that it should be controlled (which probably all of us have that feeling towards whatever topic we’re sensitive about) but then begin to dictate and enforce those preferences you hold. I’m reality it becomes a never ending continuation. And at that point all humor is essentially a “sin”
When my perspective is that humor is a necessity. It is not evil. It is funny because it’s “wrong” it’s why rape jokes can be funny. Pedophilia jokes can be funny. Humor is an important learning and teaching tool. To bring up the harshest subjects. And paint them in a light of contrasting logics and exaggerations to point out why these tragedies suck. Why they’re stupid that they happen in the first place. And why we should all care.
The moment you’re no longer allowed to make fun of a subject is the moment no one cares any longer. Because you take the one light the world has, and you stifle it. It’s the entire reason the LGBTQ+ movement lost its momentum. Because they were being treated like saints and gods. And like certain dictators in the world. North Koreas for example. Where they were beginning to pass laws to arrest you and fine you for doing so. Some people in the UK already having been arrested because of these laws.
A lack of humor is a lack of intelligence. Especially on such critical matters. Humor is a weapon that will be used to destroy those that wish to stifle the worlds truths. It breathes more humanity into its victims. And causes one to actually sympathize and feel intellectually inclined to seek out justice for victims. Without it, it only becomes “somebody else’s problem” and the world shrinks with its caring when you take that away..
[media=https://youtu.be/CKspNbcKDZE]
dancingtongue · 80-89, M
Context and nuance should shape the boundaries. Know your audience, their sense of humor, that they will recognize it as humor and not serious, designed to break the tension in a depressing situation and not disrespectful, etc., etc. Unfortunately, we live in a 144 character digital age that eschews context and nuance to the point of having to Google their meaning.
JestAJester · 31-35, M
You cant cherry pick. Either all are or none. That being said, yyou dont have to agree with a joke. Humor is good for the soul. Who wants to be upset all the time?
@JestAJester So then, school and other mass shootings are funny to you?
iamBen · 61-69, M
My vote? Go for it. If I in don't enjoy the humor that's on me. Go all out. We need all the humor we can get. Crass or not.
BrandNewMan · M
- Having a bomb in your luggage while going through airport security
- A death threat against a U.S. President
Either of the above could land your @$$ in serious trouble
Others are more a matter of taste/PCness though I think some things are best not joked about .. sexual assault, school shootings, etc .. exercising free speech is one thing, then there is just being a classless @$$hat
- A death threat against a U.S. President
Either of the above could land your @$$ in serious trouble
Others are more a matter of taste/PCness though I think some things are best not joked about .. sexual assault, school shootings, etc .. exercising free speech is one thing, then there is just being a classless @$$hat
Elisbch · M
I think so. I think something should just be left alone for other people's sake.
WillaKissing · 56-60, M
bugeye · 26-30, F
context and intent are important to any joke. with the appropriate context and humorous intentions then ANY topics are funny.
Jeephikelove · 51-55, F
@OlderSometimesWiser exactly
empanadas · 31-35, M
Honestly my line is blurry. Depends on the day and how I'm feeling in terms of what I find funny. In terms of me making jokes, depends on who I speaking to and the environment
CestManan · 46-50, F
We probably shouldn't joke about whether or not Ward was rough on the beaver,
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popmol · 26-30, M
There's no line. A good comedian knows when to make which jokes
Magenta · F
There defo is.
in10RjFox · M
The one who jokes insensitively shall suffer the consequence and become a joke.
@TheOneyouwerewarnedabout Not cool
wildbill83 · 41-45, M
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