Re: Digest Number 388

From: Graeme P. Bell <mac_logo_at_XDsj1SLHRXMNw8ZinM7IF8k0_3LsesHemAEwKW42XjRD8Pojni45Cm27ueFEjS95D3f>
Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2005 16:49:04 -0000

>
> I am always amazed at the amount of righteous indigation when
> humour is not aimed at White, straight, males. I am sure a
> keyword listing cliches for this group would never raise any
eyebrows.
>

Consider my eyebrows raised.

That is feeble. "Look ma! I'm being reeeally ironic!!!!"

Except you're not. You're legitimising stereotypes as objects of hate. The only thing it insults is my intelligence* and I prefer to have that done by someone with, at least, the full complement of wit.

You forgot Flaw: Homophobic.

*Not that I deny that there's plenty of scope.

Graeme            

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