When comedians poke fun at people in power, do you think that diminishes the public's respect for them?

Question

The question can be taken to mean the public's respect for the comedian, the person being poked fun at, or both.

Answer 1

It all depends on how far they go. If they insult Donald Trump's business practices or morals on stage, then it divides the crowd, one half thinks it's funny while the other thinks it's tasteless. If they make fun of Donald Trump's hair, on the other hand, they'll have a crowd full of people laughing because it's a stupid hairdo. I think bringing up political, social, and moral leaders should be taken lightly, as it can polarize the crowd, hurt feelings and yes, influence public respect.

Answer 2

In my observations of comedians who poke fun at people in power, I think people respect these comedians all the more because they are only making light of situations that others might either take too seriously, or they are merely stating what everyone else thinks but doesn't dare say. It makes us feel better to hear this kind of fun, even if we disagree with what is being said. I have heard Jay Leno for instance, poke fun at Republican as well as Democratic presidents and politicians. There is no favoritism usually with comedians when they poke fun in this manner. They're just trying to be funny.

Answer 3

I appreciate the folks and their proper to think, darling, but when an inspiration is foolish, I may not appreciate it simply due to the fact that any individual believes in it. I'll poke amusing at foolish recommendations, however now not at folks's insecurities.

Answer 4

The politician's yes.

Roman emperors used to have a slave standing behind them whispering "You, too, are human". The comedian is just a modern day equivalent.

Answer 5

Yes, definately.

Answer 6

no