Charlie Hebdo vs Boris Johnson
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 Midlands Eagle  08 Aug 18 11.26am |
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Originally posted by europalace
I found it insulting to the nationalities involved and a definite zero on content of humour. Still, I'm not surprised that a contingent of UK citizens find humour in insulting others as it's a sign of an inferiority complex and feeling threatened by those who they think will come and take away what they have. And I'm not surprised that you can find fault in British humour as a way to continue your anti Britain vendetta and your comment about it being a sign of an inferiority complex is just a load of drivel
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| Superhorns3 Harpdenden 08 Aug 18 11.26am |
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I find people tend to like jokes of any sort - unless its about them. Is there a line that cannot be crossed - like poking fun at disability for example? Boris was probably being Boris - saying what many might well think. Worse has been said to them I am sure! Edited by Superhorns3 (08 Aug 2018 11.27am)
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| Penge Eagle Beckenham 08 Aug 18 11.43am |
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Originally posted by DanH
Because it's literally being made because she's a muslim and belittling what she's choosing to wear. It's really not that difficult is it? Belittling the dress ware of female oppression.
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| Penge Eagle Beckenham 08 Aug 18 11.45am |
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Speaking of comedy... [Tweet Link]
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| Rudi Hedman Caterham 08 Aug 18 11.51am |
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Originally posted by DanH
Because it's literally being made because she's a muslim and belittling what she's choosing to wear. It's really not that difficult is it? Nobody growing up in a society and community of freedom would choose to wear a burka. Not a chance. And it shouldn’t ever be worn here full stop.
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| dannyboy1978 08 Aug 18 12.12pm |
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Originally posted by europalace
Having lived in several European countries for extended periods, I've never come across anyone who makes fun of someone else's language. I've only had this experience when I lived in the UK and when I make occassional visits. It's pre-teen level humour in the UK that's spread to adults, very weird indeed. If you find that funny then you need to travel the world a little more. I found it insulting to the nationalities involved and a definite zero on content of humour. Still, I'm not surprised that a contingent of UK citizens find humour in insulting others as it's a sign of an inferiority complex and feeling threatened by those who they think will come and take away what they have. Us brits have a unique humour it's what makes us , us.
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| Rudi Hedman Caterham 08 Aug 18 12.13pm |
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Originally posted by europalace
Having lived in several European countries for extended periods, I've never come across anyone who makes fun of someone else's language. I've only had this experience when I lived in the UK and when I make occassional visits. It's pre-teen level humour in the UK that's spread to adults, very weird indeed. If you find that funny then you need to travel the world a little more. I found it insulting to the nationalities involved and a definite zero on content of humour. Still, I'm not surprised that a contingent of UK citizens find humour in insulting others as it's a sign of an inferiority complex and feeling threatened by those who they think will come and take away what they have. You think the late Warren Mitchell or Catherine Tate is actually like that?
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| davenotamonkey 08 Aug 18 12.14pm |
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Originally posted by europalace
Having lived in several European countries for extended periods, I've never come across anyone who makes fun of someone else's language. I've only had this experience when I lived in the UK and when I make occassional visits. It's pre-teen level humour in the UK that's spread to adults, very weird indeed. If you find that funny then you need to travel the world a little more. I found it insulting to the nationalities involved and a definite zero on content of humour. Still, I'm not surprised that a contingent of UK citizens find humour in insulting others as it's a sign of an inferiority complex and feeling threatened by those who they think will come and take away what they have. I've lived on 4 continents (yes, indeed beyond your beloved EU fortress), and I have come across plenty of people that like and indeed indulge in this kind of humour. Mexico: "working like a China" with the associated noises not entirely unlike those in the video. Australia - love a ribbing of the "Asians" (I remember the stand-up in Melbourne when I lived there). The Swiss - love taking the piss out of the German accent. Argentina - good friend of mine loves the way South Park makes fun of the Mexican accent. Meanwhile, where they have had prior exposure to British comedy, they almost universally enjoyed (in some cases revere) the often self-deprecating, frequently parroted work of Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, Only Fools and Horses etc. But, for all those citizens in all those "nationalities involved", I'd like to thank you for taking offense on their behalf. I don't doubt they are eternally grateful. You are not the all-knowing widely-traveled oracle you think you are. The constant attempts to paint the UK and British as racist backwater bigots is a tedious trope that merely highlights your ethnomasochism. I'm sure those of us with an "inferiority complex" see right through it when they consider the provenance of the accusation.
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| Rudi Hedman Caterham 08 Aug 18 12.15pm |
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Originally posted by Superhorns3
I find people tend to like jokes of any sort - unless its about them. Is there a line that cannot be crossed - like poking fun at disability for example? Boris was probably being Boris - saying what many might well think. Worse has been said to them I am sure! Edited by Superhorns3 (08 Aug 2018 11.27am) I don’t know, self deprecation and humour in Brits is something Americans rarely get with all the seriousness, well being and ‘the place I’m in right now’ talk.
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| Penge Eagle Beckenham 08 Aug 18 12.35pm |
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Remember the outrage from Emily Thornberry's comments a few years? I dont. [Tweet Link]
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Jimenez  SELHURSTPARKCHESTER,DA BRONX 08 Aug 18 1.10pm |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
That's just a simplistic summary of the situation. Lots of comedy involves being critical and seeing things through a new lens. It's not about conserving a view or upholding tradition. Hence right wing people aren't typically attracted to comedy in the same numbers....but they are there. Also you have the obvious bias and career blocks against right wing people within the industry because....you know....it turns out that in many respects the left are exactly the same as what they used to complain about.....tribalism always wins. There are right wing comedians....it's just that they keep their head down....because that's the society the outrage mobs on the left have created. Edited by Stirlingsays (08 Aug 2018 10.35am) Lee Hurst being one who I follow on Twitter
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| DanH SW2 08 Aug 18 2.59pm |
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Originally posted by Jimenez
Lee Hurst being one who I follow on Twitter Aka the least funniest bloke on the planet.
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