I happen to think they're hilarious. Not to mention a good way to thin out a party that's running too late! However, some disagree.
I would like to have an intelligent conversation on the matter. Please no "You're disturbed" or "The bible says thou shalt not make dead baby jokes."
If you think they're funny, tell me WHY.
If you think they're offensive, or just not funny, tell me WHY.
Thanks!
2006-11-30 10:26:09 · 9 answers · asked by ;-) 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Of course, like all offensive jokes, they aren't appropriate in all situations. I realize this. The question is more about your feelings on comedy and humor in general, less about how you feel about dead babies specifically.
2006-11-30 10:51:25 · update #1
I think a funny joke is a funny joke. No matter what the taboo. Sex, race, religion, dead babies, whatever. I despise censorship. Having a good sense of a humor is one of the finest part of being a human being. In a world full of a trouble and axiety, being able to laugh at others and ourselves is what helps keep us sane. That being said I also believe in being courteous to others. I wouldn't tell dead baby jokes at a support group meeting for greiving parents, for example. But if you're with your friends and you know everyone is cool with it, go ahead. Tell me a good dead baby joke anytime.
2006-11-30 10:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by J 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
sometimes funny things are the ones based on actual things in life...not a chicken crossing the road.
jokes are meant to be funny, so i think it is ok. if somebody takes it offensive, tell them to chill, it is just a joke. Then ask them if they know any good jokes. i never heard a dead baby joke, but would love to for a laugh...
thats the main purpose of the jokes, to make somebody laugh. If two people are laughing and one took it the wrong way, then thats nothing to worry about.
2006-11-30 10:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I find them rather offensive. I think it's because I see a baby as the epitome of innocence and feel that a baby's death is the worst tragedy ever. Sadly, this tragedy occurs too often. Joking about it adds insult to injury and only deepens the pain.
I do not look down on those who find these jokes funny. I know I find humor in things that horribly offend others, so it would be a hypocrisy to judge another for a similiar thing.
2006-11-30 10:33:44 · answer #3 · answered by Avie 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I actually have by no ability in my life heard a useless toddler shaggy dog tale, and that i guess there are purely some those who would snort at something which includes that...although we do have very ill human beings contained in the international.
2016-11-29 23:53:55 · answer #4 · answered by korniyenko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean, as in:
What goes "plink, plink, fizz"?
Two dead babies dropped in an acid bath.
All humour is based on either the banana skin, or a perception shift. The "dead babies" come under the second one. You laugh because you know you are not supposed to.
I don't know about hilarious. Sad sicko therefore funny, perhaps.
2006-11-30 10:31:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
I share your opinion, actually all the good jokes are funny, aren't thy? At the end of the day... it's just a joke
2006-11-30 10:35:54 · answer #6 · answered by tfrosts 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Not funny at all...why... because it appeals to the macabre, black and cruel aspects of our humanity. Why not spend this time and efforts of creativity on something more positive, more meaningful and truly humorous in retrospect to our mutual and positive humanity.
2006-11-30 10:39:28 · answer #7 · answered by oldtimer 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Just call them aborted fetus jokes.
Crude is funny. You laugh, shake your head, and say that was sick.
2006-11-30 10:37:57 · answer #8 · answered by rjf 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think they´re a no-no. babies aren´t supposed to die, they represent youth, new life, the future etc..
2006-11-30 10:30:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 5⤋