but then that conversation happening on here would suggest intent to offend as opposed to perhaps have a laugh. interested in this conversation as people are obviously taking some humour from this which lightens their mood and then the move onto the next post.
I am not blonde so do not have that perspective but I am male and feel no offense on that part of the pretense. From your image MsAndyIvy you are neither blonde or male. So I am wondering at the offense that is really been taken here.
We have situations like this (bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-465... where comedians are being prevented from the opportunity to offend or deploy their humour. Spitting image in the 80s was very offensive to the political class of the time but every one of them prided being featured within it.
I enjoy a lot of comedy and particularly comedians that operate on the edge of sensibility when they are exercising their free speech. I think it was Jimmy Carr that said the offense happens in the audiences head and not from the comedians mouth or something like that.
This is definitely a place where humour should exist but we can have a conversation about the type of humour. but people do have the opportunity to be offended by jokes or statements about anything on here. They also have the opportunity to skip posts and move onto the next one.
Dear Desquinn , thank you so much for the reply above. As I have said , I do not intend to cause anyone any upset , and non of what I put is done with any malice. I have collected a variety of jokes from various magazines etc and thought they would brighten someone's day. One the whole I have always had great feedback, so I am sad to have offended anyone . Comedy did use to be more free , I suppose I just have to remember that what I may find funny may upset some other people. sorry again to anyone who finds the jokes offensive. Mandy [Fluff24
I hardly ever comment on here, but enough is enough. At this rate everything is going to offend someone somewhere.
This is starting to get like the thought police are in power.I, as a fellow Fibromite, have enough to worry about so any distraction, humour especially, helps.
So what will jokes in future be about ? Chickens ?...Three entities walk into a bar ?
As long as humour isn't degrading or cruel it should be OK.
Try being a ginger haired Scotsman with Scouse roots. Don't talk to me about stereotypes ....
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On live at the apollo South African comedian Loyiso Gola was on it for the first time and his take on our nuanced racism was great even if you were on edge about where he was going to go. To paraphrase on of his comments he said "we had top quality racism across in south africa not like you have over here. signs saying no blacks at the beach. Over here you could be up in front of a judge for killing a ginger and the judge would say but its just a ginger......." Hope I have the general sentiment across and you can watch it on iplayer to get the full version which I would recommend.
This is not legitimising or condoning racism but poking fun at our own views and customs while continuing the conversation about what is allowed and what is not. Bringing apartheid into humour is not without risk but its still educational and funny as well.
Hi Desquinn , thanks for the recommendation of the above comedian, I will check him out !!! [ won't be using any of his material though !! ] love Mandy xx
Dear 2pods , I am so glad I have got a few people who get my humour. As I have said ,I don't wish to upset anyone, and it makes me a bit nervous to continue trying to give us a giggle. I too , like all of us here, suffer a lot of pain each and every day, and I always try to keep my spirits up with laughter . It is a great medicine, and for me this helps to know I can make a few people smile. My days always seem brighter if there is a laugh involved somewhere. We all get bad days, [ and I am sure my hubby and son will vouch for that !!!] but I really feel that if you wallow in misery, it just brings you down even more.
Anyway..... I could probably find a few chicken jokes if you fancy ??? ha ha [ not sure about the three entities tho '
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Sorry guys
Well guys and girls, another wasted appointment :(
need to moan......sorry : )
Sorry guys feeling so down
Sorry to be a stranger, but I have a very good excuse :)
