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Offensive Jokes

Should We Make Fun Of Fat People?

Mette Poynton | Posted 13.02.2013 | UK Lifestyle
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Mette Poynton

But why do I care so much, then? Because I'm offended. I'm overweight and these jokes offend me. Why is it okay to make jokes that offend and hurt a large (yes, I read it!) part of our society? It shouldn't be!

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Go On, Tell Us a Joke

Simon Caine | Posted 03.11.2012 | UK Comedy
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Simon Caine

If you don't like a joke, don't laugh. The competitiveness of the comedy industry at the moment means it's a free market for promoters. If an act doesn't get laughs, they don't get bookings. Given the subjective nature of humour if there's an act or a style of comedy you don't enjoy, don't pay for it. But don't begrudge anyone else who might find it entertaining.

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Offensive Jokes? Don't Get Mad, Get Silly

The Independent | Posted 25.10.2012 | UK Comedy
Read More: Rape Jokes, Edinburgh Fringe Comedy, Comedy Gossip, Edinburgh Festival 2012, Viv Groskop, Standup Comedy, Edinburgh Fringe, Offensive Jokes, UK Comedy News

Viv Groskop: Offensive jokes? Don't get mad, get silly Comedy should be able to talk about whatever it wants to talk about, however inappropriate ...

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