Racism in jokes.

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20-11-14, 10:21
Curious k

Racism in jokes.

Firstly I should point out that I'm not racist. I try not to judge people anytime, but to actually judge a person based on skin colour, race, religion, geography, ect, is obviously disgusting. Ok we all agree on that.

Jokes? Being Irish we are the punch line to many of wonderful jokes, and personally I think they're funny and never feel offended by them. Do others feel the same?

For instance I heard a friend tell a funny black joke recently, and it wasn't recieved well. Now if Eddie Murphy or Chris Rock told the same joke, everyone would laugh. Agreed?

So where do we stand on jokes that involve all sorts of race punch lines.
20-11-14, 11:26
samlad

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Originally Posted by Curious k

Firstly I should point out that I'm not racist. I try not to judge people anytime, but to actually judge a person based on skin colour, race, religion, geography, ect, is obviously disgusting. Ok we all agree on that.

Jokes? Being Irish we are the punch line to many of wonderful jokes, and personally I think they're funny and never feel offended by them. Do others feel the same?

For instance I heard a friend tell a funny black joke recently, and it wasn't recieved well. Now if Eddie Murphy or Chris Rock told the same joke, everyone would laugh. Agreed?

So where do we stand on jokes that involve all sorts of race punch lines.

I think the answer lies in your own statement.
21-11-14, 06:57
10inchesandcounting

The thing about jokes is that they are at somebody's expense. So it is normal, that not everybody feels amused by them.

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Originally Posted by Curious k

Firstly I should point out that I'm not racist. I try not to judge people anytime, but to actually judge a person based on skin colour, race, religion, geography, ect, is obviously disgusting. Ok we all agree on that.

Jokes? Being Irish we are the punch line to many of wonderful jokes, and personally I think they're funny and never feel offended by them. Do others feel the same?

For instance I heard a friend tell a funny black joke recently, and it wasn't recieved well. Now if Eddie Murphy or Chris Rock told the same joke, everyone would laugh. Agreed?

So where do we stand on jokes that involve all sorts of race punch lines.
21-11-14, 07:35
bettercallsaul

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Originally Posted by Curious k

Firstly I should point out that I'm not racist.

Yeah,thing is though,that's what racist people say and believe.
21-11-14, 13:13
funlover12

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Originally Posted by bettercallsaul

Yeah,thing is though,that's what racist people say and believe.

I waswaiting for the but too
21-11-14, 13:47
WatWatWat

Did ye hear about the Cavan mans whose wife had a temperature of 105.

He put her in the cellar to heat the house.
21-11-14, 13:57
kevin82

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Originally Posted by Curious k

Firstly I should point out that I'm not racist. I try not to judge people anytime, but to actually judge a person based on skin colour, race, religion, geography, ect, is obviously disgusting. Ok we all agree on that.

Jokes? Being Irish we are the punch line to many of wonderful jokes, and personally I think they're funny and never feel offended by them. Do others feel the same?

For instance I heard a friend tell a funny black joke recently, and it wasn't recieved well. Now if Eddie Murphy or Chris Rock told the same joke, everyone would laugh. Agreed?

So where do we stand on jokes that involve all sorts of race punch lines.

I think it all comes down to the context and the intent being given, whether its racist or not
21-11-14, 15:14
talkabout

Did you hear the one about the Kerryman--------;
21-11-14, 15:58
Curious k

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Originally Posted by bettercallsaul

Yeah,thing is though,that's what racist people say and believe.

That's a very strange logic you've used. So me using the same juxtaposition, do I presume the people who say they're racist, are in fact the opposite?

Using that principle upon yourself, wouldn't that mean you're a prick? I.e. you don't think you're a prick, like all other pricks, while clearly you are a prick. :) see how I used your ridiculous logic also.
21-11-14, 15:59
Curious k

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Originally Posted by talkabout

Did you hear the one about the Kerryman--------;

No..........?:)
21-11-14, 16:05
Curious k

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Originally Posted by samlad

I think the answer lies in your own statement.

I kinda agree. As I've expressed my views. I was hoping to hear the views of a wider range of people all from different backgrounds.
21-11-14, 16:07
Versace Targeryan

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Originally Posted by Curious k

I kinda agree. As I've expressed my views. I was hoping to hear the views of a wider range of people all from different backgrounds.

http://i61.tinypic.com/u5thh.jpg
21-11-14, 16:08
willie wacker

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Originally Posted by talkabout

Did you hear the one about the Kerryman--------;

Ya Jackie Healy Rae :D
21-11-14, 17:19
Best Before

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Originally Posted by bettercallsaul

Yeah,thing is though,that's what racist people say and believe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curious k

That's a very strange logic you've used. So me using the same juxtaposition, do I presume the people who say they're racist, are in fact the opposite?

Using that principle upon yourself, wouldn't that mean you're a prick? I.e. you don't think you're a prick, like all other pricks, while clearly you are a prick. :) see how I used your ridiculous logic also.

"The lady doth protest too much, methinks"

Not my words, but Billy Shakespeare ;)
21-11-14, 17:28
Curious k

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Originally Posted by Best Before

"The lady doth protest too much, methinks"

Not my words, but Billy Shakespeare ;)

You still crying? I hope you didn't inadvertently rape anyone today, as that would be terrible. Not for them, but for you of course:)
21-11-14, 17:29
Best Before

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Originally Posted by bettercallsaul

Yeah,thing is though,that's what racist people say and believe.

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Originally Posted by Curious k

You still crying? I hope you didn't inadvertently rape anyone today, as that would be terrible. Not for them, but for you of course:)

Keep playing that record bud, you might start believing it one day ;)
21-11-14, 17:49
funlover12

ladies if yous are going to fight ask soapy for some handbags, if youre really nice to her she may line them with some of her old leboutins (and by old I mean 4 months) for that extra....punch (in as much as a handbag can punch you)
21-11-14, 17:50
WatWatWat

Why don't mexico have an Olympic team?

Coz anyone who can run,jump or swim are in America.
21-11-14, 18:35
Clueless

I'd say we are all racist to some degree without even realising it - I'm sure someone could post a questionnaire or something to check that out!

As said earlier a joke by it's very nature has to slag someone off!
21-11-14, 18:49
FatBastard

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Originally Posted by Clueless

I'd say we are all racist to some degree without even realising it - I'm sure someone could post a questionnaire or something to check that out!

As said earlier a joke by it's very nature has to slag someone off!

What the fuck is wrong with everybody that they need to label everyone into nice neat boxes about everyfuckingthing. If it's not "Am I gay if I touch tips" threads its "Am I a racist if I enjoy a joke at someone elses expense."
21-11-14, 19:39
patty

i think these days people are too politically correct. It's good to see how Irish people can still laugh at themselves if more people could just understand when a joke is just a joke i think we would all be better off

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Originally Posted by Curious k

Firstly I should point out that I'm not racist. I try not to judge people anytime, but to actually judge a person based on skin colour, race, religion, geography, ect, is obviously disgusting. Ok we all agree on that.

Jokes? Being Irish we are the punch line to many of wonderful jokes, and personally I think they're funny and never feel offended by them. Do others feel the same?

For instance I heard a friend tell a funny black joke recently, and it wasn't recieved well. Now if Eddie Murphy or Chris Rock told the same joke, everyone would laugh. Agreed?

So where do we stand on jokes that involve all sorts of race punch lines.
21-11-14, 21:21
Clueless

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Originally Posted by FatBastard

What the fuck is wrong with everybody that they need to label everyone into nice neat boxes about everyfuckingthing. If it's not "Am I gay if I touch tips" threads its "Am I a racist if I enjoy a joke at someone elses expense."

Well welcome to the 21st century (ya fat bastard (joke)) where have you been?
22-11-14, 09:34
bettercallsaul

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Originally Posted by Curious k

That's a very strange logic you've used. So me using the same juxtaposition, do I presume the people who say they're racist, are in fact the opposite?

Using that principle upon yourself, wouldn't that mean you're a prick? I.e. you don't think you're a prick, like all other pricks, while clearly you are a prick. :) see how I used your ridiculous logic also.

WOW,You really grasped that well,and of course any debate is automatically won by the racist calling the other guy a prick,I could explain but I doubt you would understand ;)
22-11-14, 09:43
Clueless

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Originally Posted by Clueless

Well welcome to the 21st century (ya fat bastard (joke)) where have you been?

I apologise for this post - I feel uncomfortable to say the least calling anyone such a name - even if it's used in his username!

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