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Feb 16, 2020 10:28:48 #
I figured some people would disagree with my take. I do
respect their opinion. I was merely pointing out that sometimes one mans’ humor can be another mans’ hurt. We should consider whether our remarks could be demeaning or hurtful to others. Often it can be. It can “normalize” prejudices/biases towards certain people. Personally, I have in my past laughed at such humor; I get it. Reflection on that over many years caused me, and maybe just me, to stop doing what is not kind to many groups. I no longer find stereotyping to be anything, but destructive. That’s just me - and some others, I see.
respect their opinion. I was merely pointing out that sometimes one mans’ humor can be another mans’ hurt. We should consider whether our remarks could be demeaning or hurtful to others. Often it can be. It can “normalize” prejudices/biases towards certain people. Personally, I have in my past laughed at such humor; I get it. Reflection on that over many years caused me, and maybe just me, to stop doing what is not kind to many groups. I no longer find stereotyping to be anything, but destructive. That’s just me - and some others, I see.
Feb 16, 2020 10:30:19 #
Feb 16, 2020 10:36:18 #
I have laughed at Italian jokes, lawyer jokes, etc. It may have, back then, seemed humorous. Just because it seems harmless to us, the laughers, does not mean it is funny to the person(s) being laughed at. Just because we do not see that someone or group has been demeaned does not mean we haven’t been cruel, even though that was never our intention. It may not be “who we are”, but the resultant and consequent negativity that others might feel are and surely can be very real. I only suggest that we be more aware of the possibilities to hurt others that our uninttentional acts or words may cause. You do what you feel is right and that your conscience permits.
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Feb 16, 2020 10:37:58 #
Feb 16, 2020 10:48:43 #
Well, maybe before we laugh we should ask if anyone in earshot is offended first.
Feb 16, 2020 10:52:26 #
Feb 16, 2020 11:02:35 #
Anhanga Brasil
Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil
Tracy B. wrote:
Seriously, how offended do you think bears really are. Lol
I am an Atheist and I am not offended.
I will tell this one to a bear and see his reaction.
The problem is that some people take things too seriously.
Feb 16, 2020 11:05:31 #
Feb 16, 2020 11:07:33 #
Anhanga Brasil wrote:
I am an Atheist and I am not offended.
I will tell this one to a bear and see his reaction.
The problem is that some people take things too seriously.
I will tell this one to a bear and see his reaction.
The problem is that some people take things too seriously.
Feb 16, 2020 11:08:28 #
Feb 16, 2020 11:12:24 #
Tracy B. wrote:
Seriously, how offended do you think bears really are. Lol
GROWL...ROAR...HRUMPH!
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Feb 16, 2020 11:34:19 #
tuatara wrote:
Insulting rather than funny, but then Christians seem to have a warped sense of everybody but us are inferior
I believe it is appropriate and fun for this weekend.
Feb 16, 2020 12:25:29 #
gvarner wrote:
I wasn’t offended. I can see why it would be funny to some folks. People are entitled to their beliefs and biases.
Feb 16, 2020 12:46:42 #
Vince68 wrote:
An atheist was walking through the woods. 'What ma... (show quote)
When this happened to "this" atheist - I out ran that bear - I was running on solid ground but it was running in fresh sh#$.
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