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Post by Shooby on Dec 7, 2014 21:58:20 GMT -5
My saying doesn't mean that prior to that was when " women could not vote". Um yeah. Now versus 1920. Not what I said. Lol.
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Post by steff on Dec 7, 2014 21:59:24 GMT -5
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 7, 2014 22:01:37 GMT -5
Steps in for a moment.......gently backs out.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2014 22:01:57 GMT -5
I live in 2014 sooooo not sure what time you live in but whatever. What is that? Earlier in the thread you made a crack about everyone getting offended "these days". I put it in context and contrasted "these days" with past days. You then asked who the privileged are today and I explained not only who they are, the changes they don't like. Was that really too complicated for you to follow? This reminds me of a Big Bang Theory when Sheldon is trying to make a friend and gets caught in an infinite loop.
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Post by Shooby on Dec 7, 2014 22:04:36 GMT -5
If u dont want to have a discussion then fine. Apparently you want to put words in my mouth and try to say what I did not say. Sooo if you wish to argue with yourself then have at it. We now live in the world of the Perpetually Offended. Check mate.
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Post by mmhmm on Dec 7, 2014 22:07:45 GMT -5
I think people are taking the word "now" to mean today, in the present, or "these days", Shooby. If you meant something else, now might be a good time to clarify. Seems several have misunderstood if you didn't mean "now" to mean the present time, or "these days".
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2014 22:08:28 GMT -5
![](http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/confused.png) What else is it possible for now to mean?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 0:12:34 GMT -5
"These days" are not My words. Its not the meaning? You are talking like RichardinTN ![](http://tiki.nu/i/s/laff.gif) Seems like you were trying to insult her there... all you did, however, was compliment her. ![](http://images.proboards.com/new/wink.png)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 0:28:55 GMT -5
Its not the meaning? You are talking like RichardinTN ![](http://tiki.nu/i/s/laff.gif) Seems like you were trying to insult her there... all you did, however, was compliment her. ![](http://images.proboards.com/new/wink.png) Haha how pleased are you with your self! ![](http://images.proboards.com/new/rolleyes.gif) Nope I joked her because she was cutting hairs.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 0:30:57 GMT -5
I'm always pleased when someone compares someone else favorably to me! Compliments are always appreciated. ![](http://images.proboards.com/new/wink.png)
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Post by Shooby on Dec 8, 2014 0:33:42 GMT -5
![](http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/confused.png) What else is it possible for now to mean? It doesn't only mean Today OR 1000 yrs ago. Sheesh.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 9:23:41 GMT -5
![](http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/confused.png) What else is it possible for now to mean? It doesn't only mean Today OR 1000 yrs ago. Sheesh. If now does not mean today or the present what does it mean?
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Post by Shooby on Dec 8, 2014 9:24:44 GMT -5
10,000 B.C.
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Post by zibazinski on Dec 8, 2014 9:29:51 GMT -5
![](http://images.proboards.com/new/grin.png) Okay.
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Post by mmhmm on Dec 8, 2014 9:32:41 GMT -5
Let's keep the conversation on topic and off each other, please. Thanks.
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Dec 8, 2014 9:40:00 GMT -5
What was the topic? "Junior High Mean Girls"?
I'm not sure what people expect when they go to a comedy show. Most comedians, at some point in the show, are going to make fun of somebody. That's pretty much a given. I think I'd be seeking out other types of entertainment if I don't want to listen to anything other than, "What did the pig say when the farmer came out with his food?"
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Post by Shooby on Dec 8, 2014 9:47:28 GMT -5
Corn-gratulations?
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Dec 8, 2014 9:53:55 GMT -5
lol....he doesn't say anything. Pigs can't talk!
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Dec 8, 2014 9:55:40 GMT -5
I'll be the first to admit that I don't understand what I refer to as "comic offense."
I guess it's true as one poster pointed out that humor is generational. All the "Borscht Belt" comics of my day and earlier (the 1940s through the 1970s) poked fun at other ethic/racial groups, but really saved the most poking for themselves. It was harsh, but it was also funny because so much of it, if not completely true, had at least some factual basis. Humor is also about timing: we refer to "black humor" or jokes about very serious/tragic events and how they can be poorly timed (too soon after the event) but later on, can evoke smiles and even laughs. Because we come to realize that even in the worst of events, we still need laughs in order to get through them. One example that comes to mind is Achmed the Dead Terrorist, one of ventriloquist Jeff Dunham's creations. Terrorist who maim and kill and destroy are not funny, but people just love Achmed. Joan Rivers was a comedian whose subject matter was very controversial at times, not merely harsh. But she was lauded (even before her death) for saying what people were thinking (but would not say out loud).
If the person coming onstage is a comic, it means they are going to be funny. Will they be a Jim Gaffigan (who makes it a point not to swear or go into controversial subjects in his routine), a Lisa Lampanelli (who has been banned from some venues for her routine) or a Chris Rock (who is black, proud of it and will point and poke at white people enough to disturb their comfort level, knowing he's right about it)? In the end, it's all still funny, whether it makes us laugh and think or just laugh. I don't get being that insulted over mere words from a stranger on stage. It may be personal to the performer (and of course, that's why they do it), but it isn't to me.
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Post by zibazinski on Dec 8, 2014 10:05:19 GMT -5
This reminds me of people who complain about Carlos Mencia. He offends everyone equally and a lot of it is true. You don't like it, don't go. I find him hysterical. My mom thought he was a racist pig and left his show.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Dec 8, 2014 10:12:54 GMT -5
This reminds me of people who complain about Carlos Mencia. He offends everyone equally and a lot of it is true. You don't like it, don't go. I find him hysterical. My mom thought he was a racist pig and left his show. ![](http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/thumbsup.png) People feel the same way about South Park. The show is hilarious, and pretty much equal opportunity offensive. I don't think there's a group, affliction or touchy subject that show has not put through the comedy shredder. It's still on TV, though, and apparently, there's a reason for that. OK, aside from the advertising and merchandising. People still want to laugh at what they shouldn't be laughing at. It's the proverbial staring at the bad train wreck, shaking your head in pity while taking pictures and texting them to everyone you know.
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Post by The Captain on Dec 8, 2014 10:13:42 GMT -5
I'll be the first to admit that I don't understand what I refer to as "comic offense." I guess it's true as one poster pointed out that humor is generational. All the "Borscht Belt" comics of my day and earlier (the 1940s through the 1970s) poked fun at other ethic/racial groups, but really saved the most poking for themselves. It was harsh, but it was also funny because so much of it, if not completely true, had at least some factual basis. Humor is also about timing: we refer to "black humor" or jokes about very serious/tragic events and how they can be poorly timed (too soon after the event) but later on, can evoke smiles and even laughs. Because we come to realize that even in the worst of events, we still need laughs in order to get through them. One example that comes to mind is Achmed the Dead Terrorist, one of ventriloquist Jeff Dunham's creations. Terrorist who maim and kill and destroy are not funny, but people just love Achmed. Joan Rivers was a comedian whose subject matter was very controversial at times, not merely harsh. But she was lauded (even before her death) for saying what people were thinking (but would not say out loud). If the person coming onstage is a comic, it means they are going to be funny. Will they be a Jim Gaffigan (who makes it a point not to swear or go into controversial subjects in his routine), a Lisa Lampanelli (who has been banned from some venues for her routine) or a Chris Rock (who is black, proud of it and will point and poke at white people enough to disturb their comfort level, knowing he's right about it)? In the end, it's all still funny, whether it makes us laugh and think or just laugh. I don't get being that insulted over mere words from a stranger on stage. It may be personal to the performer (and of course, that's why they do it), but it isn't to me. Soo ![](http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/yeahthat.gif) ! I have family who live in the Appalachian area. Some of the funniest stuff I've heard has been local skits and plays about their lifestyle (ok - mostly moonshiners). Does anyone remember the old series Hee-Haw? Dad and I still watch old re-runs when visiting. It was funny back then and it's funny now.
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Dec 8, 2014 10:18:13 GMT -5
Artie Lange (the comedian) was recently fired for posting some jokes on twitter. We now live in an offendable society.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Dec 8, 2014 10:32:32 GMT -5
I'll be the first to admit that I don't understand what I refer to as "comic offense." I guess it's true as one poster pointed out that humor is generational. All the "Borscht Belt" comics of my day and earlier (the 1940s through the 1970s) poked fun at other ethic/racial groups, but really saved the most poking for themselves. It was harsh, but it was also funny because so much of it, if not completely true, had at least some factual basis. Humor is also about timing: we refer to "black humor" or jokes about very serious/tragic events and how they can be poorly timed (too soon after the event) but later on, can evoke smiles and even laughs. Because we come to realize that even in the worst of events, we still need laughs in order to get through them. One example that comes to mind is Achmed the Dead Terrorist, one of ventriloquist Jeff Dunham's creations. Terrorist who maim and kill and destroy are not funny, but people just love Achmed. Joan Rivers was a comedian whose subject matter was very controversial at times, not merely harsh. But she was lauded (even before her death) for saying what people were thinking (but would not say out loud). If the person coming onstage is a comic, it means they are going to be funny. Will they be a Jim Gaffigan (who makes it a point not to swear or go into controversial subjects in his routine), a Lisa Lampanelli (who has been banned from some venues for her routine) or a Chris Rock (who is black, proud of it and will point and poke at white people enough to disturb their comfort level, knowing he's right about it)? In the end, it's all still funny, whether it makes us laugh and think or just laugh. I don't get being that insulted over mere words from a stranger on stage. It may be personal to the performer (and of course, that's why they do it), but it isn't to me. Soo ![](http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/yeahthat.gif) ! I have family who live in the Appalachian area. Some of the funniest stuff I've heard has been local skits and plays about their lifestyle (ok - mostly moonshiners). Does anyone remember the old series Hee-Haw? Dad and I still watch old re-runs when visiting. It was funny back then and it's funny now. And back in its heyday, Hee-Haw was considered racy. So was Laugh In. Now? We laugh at the nostalgia factor, along with the generational funny factor. But racy? Nah. Now there are shows about moonshiners that are not just racy, they show stuff that's downright illegal. And those guys wearing the overalls and no shirts, unshaven, sporting back and butt hair and missing more teeth than your average NHL game....that ought to be illegal. ![](http://images.proboards.com/new/rolleyes.gif)
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Post by kent on Dec 8, 2014 11:57:24 GMT -5
Kids these days... Chris Rock is both hilarious and poignant. They don't know what they're missing. I'm sure I'll get banned for this but.....
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Post by swamp on Dec 8, 2014 12:03:47 GMT -5
This reminds me of people who complain about Carlos Mencia. He offends everyone equally and a lot of it is true. You don't like it, don't go. I find him hysterical. My mom thought he was a racist pig and left his show. REminds me of South Park. Everyone is equally insulted on the show. I find it to be great satire, social commentary, and humor.
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Post by Opti on Dec 8, 2014 12:10:30 GMT -5
Good video. I wonder if that mad woman comment at the end translates to mad angry spouses and SOs.
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