Should comedians have boundaries?

[Jumpin]

the-pi-guy said:

Chrkeller said:

I didn't realize foxnews had stand up comedy.  I mean foxnews is funny as all shit, but for the wrong reasons.  

Do you think comedy is in some magic mental space where it doesn't influence your thoughts?

If you're hearing about something, it will influence how you think about things. 

If your experience with gay people is limited to your parents being homophobic, chances are good you will be homophobic yourself.

If your experience with trans people is limited to Fox News's nonsense, chances are good you will be transphobic yourself.

Comedians can add to that.

Yes, because I understand the difference between a joke and reality. And I don't think we should make compromises for young children and those who suffer from credulity and the inability to separate entertainment from reality.

While I do agree there are some people influenced by dangerous comedy, they more or less resemble Maggie Simpson. And then they grow up (Well, unless they're Maggie Simpson):

Now I've got a question for you:

Do you actually agree with the radical feminists who wanted to ban the Bret Easton Ellis dark comedy novel American Psycho?
Or do you agree with the radical feminists who wrote and directed a film adaptation of the Bret Easton Ellis dark comedy novel American Psycho?

Last edited by Jumpin - on 03 May 2024