What about a racist slur? Would it matter if the comedian wasn't homophobic or racist? Would it depend on the comedian's ethnicity or sexual orientation for a joke to be told?
2007-02-02 00:34:02 · 8 answers · asked by fieldscharlie 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
It is never truly appropriate, but its appreciation depends very much on the audience.
If Chris Rock began his stage act to a group of middle-class whites how would they react?
Whereas when he performs in front of a crowd of African Americans...
2007-02-02 00:48:01 · answer #1 · answered by unclefrunk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the joke and to what intent it speaks. Humour sometimes requires a sharp word, the question then becomes is the particular slur required or can a more mundane word be used. Tricky thing humour, not easily balanced and frankly that's the way I like it. Bold, Confronting, unyielding in its ability to make squirm, because sometimes, just sometimes, there is more truth there than we want to admit.
my 2 cents
2007-02-02 00:40:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends ever so slightly on how it's used, but it's almost always unnecessary and offensive. Also, most words have been reclaimed, but the "f-word" is one that I still don't like hearing in any context, from anyone. Not all gay people agree with me, but my other queer friends at least know how I feel about it and respect that.
Racial slurs aren't funny. There's definitely no reason for that.
2007-02-02 20:54:35 · answer #3 · answered by Atropis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,it is appropiate when a comedian incorporates a homophobic slur into they act.I'm the first one who answer your question.
2007-02-02 00:39:20 · answer #4 · answered by creamy10 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the comment and on how funny the joke is. Jon Stewart saying, while in Ohio, "What exactly is a Buckeye? Is it a gay acorn?" is not offensive, while someone like Andrew Dice Clay talking about all of the fags that want him is offensive.
It's context. It's also perception. I might find something funny that you find offensive.
2007-02-02 00:40:20 · answer #5 · answered by Beth B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a thin line on who you can talk about as a whole, ie: gays, blacks, whites, etc: being racist is a no go... i think comedians should talk about people in general and not on homosexuals or hetrosexuals as a seperate...I think its disrespectful
2007-02-02 00:41:28 · answer #6 · answered by sweet_treat101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Comedy is comedy. Is it acceptable for a rapper to use ethnic or racial slurs, and homophobic slurs? Rap is worse.
2007-02-02 00:37:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess in the context of a joke, it is okay. Sometimes it's better to take a step back and laugh at yourself anyway. It keeps things in perspective.
2007-02-02 01:15:10 · answer #8 · answered by ron s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋