the rum soaked fist: internal martial arts forum

Steve James wrote:

I am christian and I like a good joke at Jesus expense

Well, tell Jesus jokes.

how is that different from appreciating a good joke that is based on race or culture?

It isn't about who appreciates it; it's about who doesn't. Some Christians don't appreciate jokes about Jesus.

If everyone weren't so uptight and defensive things would be a lot funnier.

I agree. People should be able to laugh about themselves. Actually, there are plenty of comedians who do exactly that. They make fun of themselves. What can be offensive is when people make fun of or at the expense of others.

I am not very good at telling jokes

You know, I understand when people don't find a joke funny. But at the same time I think it is their problem, not mine. If they can't handle the joke they don't have to listen or read it.

I think it is their problem, not mine. If they can't handle the joke they don't have to listen or read it.

Well, yeah, but a person can't un-hear a "joke." Your argument is a bit like saying, "Listen to this, but you shouldn't get offended; if you do, though, that's your problem." It made me think of that old question, "Am I my brother's keeper?"

Like I said, the original comment didn't seem like a joke to "me", for the reasons I gave. Irony and satire don't come across easily either.

this thread needs to lighten up...here's some

CAMEL TOE

There's nothing funny about making light of slavery.


People don't have to care,but also shouldn't be surprised when others don't like them because they do that.

Its not socially acceptable.

Be ostrcized at your own leisure I suppose.

meeks wrote:this thread needs to lighten up...here's some

CAMEL TOE

Not quite:

Okay, just in case ....

Or, if yall insist on keeping on topic, er, cotton pickin that is:

I had to go to the beauty store the other day to buy my girl a weave.

The black girls laughed at me, but said I had pretty eyes.

The black girls laughed at me, but said I had pretty eyes.

as long as no one says you gotta perdy mouth...

admit it - it feels good to get doted on by sales girls...

meeks wrote: admit it - it feels good to get doted on by sales girls...

I'll admit it, I LOVE it when women dote on me, especially if its based on first impressions... because once they know me its over.