For all you old(er) folks........?

Question

What effect did all of the "Polish jokes" of the 60's and 70's have on the public image of Poles?

Answer 1

Left us thinking that polish people are stupid....
am not saying it is right, but as a kid that is how it left me feeling (i don't feel that way as an adult, though)

Answer 2

I remember being told that before I told a Polish joke, I should change "Polish" to something that applied to me (like "women") and then see if I still thought it was funny. It cut down a lot on the number of ethnic jokes I passed on.

Answer 3

Poles (pollocks) were viewed as dimwitted long before the 60's.

In fact, Stanley Kowalski's character in "A Streetcar Named Desire" helped to reinforce the bias.

Answer 4

None as far as I know. Remember that there are tons of different ethnic jokes, and I believe that most people can distinguish between humor and the reality of everyday life. At least, I certainly hope so!

Answer 5

Some of the best came from Poles.

Answer 6

For some it might have left a negative impression, but nothing more than if it was a blonde joke, they seem to have given blondes a bad rap.

Answer 7

47 is not old......but to answer your question....I remember my friends feeling hurt because of all of the bad jokes that were made on Polish People.....it was down grading to them and hurt them deep in their hearts.

Answer 8

I don't remember any. I like the people from Poland, so it never had an adverse effect on me.

Answer 9

the jokes were bad

Answer 10

Nothing - They were jokes