Posted by scratchpad on April 18, 2007, at 15:50:28
In reply to Re: :( sorry this stuff isn't funny to me » scratchpad, posted by Happyflower on April 18, 2007, at 15:29:20
I think that we can rule out jokes of any kind on the grounds of cruelty. Blonde jokes, anyone?
A joke is "on" someone. It takes advantage of someone else; points out their deficits. A joke is inherently cruel. I don't always have a good sense of humour.I have trouble with racist jokes, so I don't read them. Luckily, they aren't socially acceptable in most places anymore so it's not an issue.
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