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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2017 1:18:47 GMT
No. I worked in food service for many years, and as a group we were and still are the butt of many jokes. I take in stride and just smile.
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Post by Wesley Crusher on Mar 28, 2017 1:20:06 GMT
Do they have to ... No
Should they ... Yes
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Post by poelzig on Mar 28, 2017 1:52:53 GMT
No but if any comedian is made to apologize then any comedian that offends anyone should have to apologize as well. The idea that certain groups should be treated as if they are special needs children is ridiculous unless those groups actually are special needs children.
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Post by CoyoteGraves on Mar 28, 2017 2:11:04 GMT
Some things are off limits, even for comics, and they should be responsible enough to apologize when they cross a societal line.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2017 6:49:09 GMT
No but if any comedian is made to apologize then any comedian that offends anyone should have to apologize as well. The idea that certain groups should be treated as if they are special needs children is ridiculous unless those groups actually are special needs children. A policy you'll endorse until the group you belong to is insulted. |
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Post by poelzig on Mar 28, 2017 8:48:32 GMT
No but if any comedian is made to apologize then any comedian that offends anyone should have to apologize as well. The idea that certain groups should be treated as if they are special needs children is ridiculous unless those groups actually are special needs children. A policy you'll endorse until the group you belong to is insulted. Which policy am I endorsing? I am very anti censorship. I don't think comedians should be limited in what they can make jokes about. However, it's ridiculous to say group A can spew vitriol about anyone they want but group B not only CAN'T have the same freedom as group A but group B also has to beg forgiveness if they make a joke that might possibly in some way hurt the feelings of groups A through Z.
For the record, I'm a male and jokes on my gender never require an apology nor should it.
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Post by poelzig on Mar 28, 2017 8:49:56 GMT
Some things are off limits, even for comics, and they should be responsible enough to apologize when they cross a societal line. What type of things do you feel are off limits? |
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Post by Nostalgias4Geeks🌈 on Mar 28, 2017 9:17:30 GMT
Never.
Comedy is subjective. There is nothing in the world that doesn't offend someone. If a comedian offended you they probably got you thinking.
I *hate* when comedians wuss out and apologize.
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Post by Nostalgias4Geeks🌈 on Mar 28, 2017 9:18:53 GMT
No but if any comedian is made to apologize then any comedian that offends anyone should have to apologize as well. The idea that certain groups should be treated as if they are special needs children is ridiculous unless those groups actually are special needs children. A policy you'll endorse until the group you belong to is insulted. Nope never. |
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Post by CoyoteGraves on Mar 28, 2017 14:56:11 GMT
Some things are off limits, even for comics, and they should be responsible enough to apologize when they cross a societal line. What type of things do you feel are off limits? Dead babies Suicide Terrorist attacks/victims Cancer
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Post by medjay on Mar 28, 2017 16:03:04 GMT
Some things are off limits, even for comics, and they should be responsible enough to apologize when they cross a societal line. if they don't feel guilty they should not. Also who draws the line? |
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Post by barkingbaphomet on Mar 28, 2017 16:11:41 GMT
Comedy is sacred.
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Post by PreachCaleb on Mar 28, 2017 16:42:09 GMT
Should they? Nah.
But if they genuinely feel bad, sure, why not? I don't mind if they don't, and I don't mind if they do.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2017 16:43:58 GMT
I dont believe nothing is sacred in comedy.
Political satire on the other hand. Go nuts.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2017 16:58:30 GMT
A policy you'll endorse until the group you belong to is insulted. Nope never.  Too many examples of you doing just that on this site to mention. Same goes with poelzig. |
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Post by Utpe on Mar 28, 2017 17:10:41 GMT
Michael Richards at the Laugh Factory in 2006.
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Post by politicidal on Mar 28, 2017 17:24:34 GMT
It depends on the circumstances and timing.
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Post by chalk2 on Mar 28, 2017 18:13:34 GMT
Absolutely not! Sick of whiney Politically Correct complaining about this or that and expecting an apology for something.
To some a joke is funny to others it's not. You can't please everyone. If a person doesn't like the joke told then simply ignore it and move to the next. If you don't like a particular comedian's act then go see someone else. Comedians don't owe anyone an apology.
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Post by Jerk on Mar 28, 2017 18:19:53 GMT
The answer really depends on a number of factors.
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Post by pennypacker on Mar 28, 2017 18:28:24 GMT
Never. Unless they want to.
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Too many examples of you doing just that on this site to mention. Same goes with poelzig.
