SBS 0 #1 September 9, 2002 Just out of curiosity, want to get opinions... We see jokes about different things, ranging anywhere from racial, to sexual, to religious, etc. Is there really such thing as a completely politically correct joke? (that's funny) -S_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SatchFan 0 #2 September 9, 2002 Probably not. That's what makes a joke funny I guess. You're making fun of something/somebody. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,565 #3 September 9, 2002 At the moment, I'd have to say that depends on whether you're Lorena Bobbitt or not...There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 September 9, 2002 Humor is almost aways built around pain, usually someone elses pain or suffering but I'm at a loss to thing of a joke that does not poke fun at a group or person.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #5 September 9, 2002 The joke that makes me laugh my ass off every time is the impatient chicken joke. I don't think anyone could be offended by it. Anyone human, anyway. Perhaps I just have a simple mind.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #6 September 9, 2002 what's the impatient chicken one?_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #7 September 9, 2002 Phree, Have you read Stranger in a Strange Land? It's interesting because the turning point for the main character (a human who was raised by martians, and then brought back to Earth), when he really becomes human, is when he discovers why things are funny, which is basically what you said, too.A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #8 September 9, 2002 I read a book on humor by Isaac Asimov. He did an analysis on why things are funny. He also suggested that there are other reasons. One reason is surprise, that little twist at the end. Example - many lightbulb jokes. How many psychiatrists does it take to change a lightbulb ? Only one, but it has to want to change. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #9 September 9, 2002 I think someone said it well in another thread...to not offend anyone is to keep your mouth shut, and that's communistic. At the same time, though, looking at an example like Stranger in a Strange Land (great example, by the way), Heinlein tries to demonstrate human perversion (not the sexual kind) and the corruption of innocence. Same thing with Pleasantville...I saw a commercial for it the other day and thought about how it was so wonderful that they introduced color into this black and white world...I wonder if it really made anything better... Point is, sometimes I would rather live in a black and white world than have too much color. -S_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #10 September 9, 2002 Quotewhat's the impatient chicken one? I think its that chicken that is constantly crossing the road.7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #11 September 9, 2002 Quotewhat's the impatient chicken one? It only works if I tell it in person.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #12 September 9, 2002 well then call Square One and tell me the chicken joke... pppllleeeeeeeessse? :)_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #13 September 9, 2002 Quotewell then call Square One and tell me the chicken joke... No! I said "in person!"Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #14 September 9, 2002 So come out to Perris and tell me the impatient chicken joke.... pppllllleeeeeeeese. :)_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #15 September 9, 2002 Steve maybe it involves her choking a chicken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #16 September 9, 2002 I am so not commenting... :)_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #17 September 9, 2002 Chickity China the Chinese Chicken You have a drumstick and your stops tickin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #18 September 9, 2002 QuoteSteve maybe it involves choking a chicken I don't need to go all the way to Perris for him to do that.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #19 September 9, 2002 Jessica, We've never met, yet you know me so well... :)_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #20 September 9, 2002 QuoteSteve maybe it involves her choking a chicken I'm against animal cruelty.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #21 September 9, 2002 I'm against animal cruelty. -------- It's not really cruelty so much...if it really doesn't like it and starts spitting, you stop...no harm done. _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #22 September 10, 2002 i've heard the chicken joke...nananananana............. and jess tells it so well!!!!!! once youve heard the joke though....the real question is...why DOES the chicken cross the road......... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #23 September 14, 2002 An article on this very subject: The Funniest Jokes in HistoryA One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasterfaller 0 #24 September 15, 2002 Political correctness IS a joke and a damn poor one at that . I miss the old days . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #25 September 15, 2002 QuoteYou're making fun of something/somebody. I would disagree ... you don't need to "make fun" of someone to be funny ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
