In a press release today, gay activists were adamant that mince pies were an affront to our sexuality 'These pies blatently discrimate aginst all gay people, and should be removed from the shelves immediately'
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Mince pies 'Homophobic' claim gay activists.
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rickwestwell
offlineMemberDon't forget Wimpy's charming sausage creation, the "Bender".
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Gerontius
offlineMemberI’m pretty sure JOF had this sort of thing in mind when he set up Newsbiscuit , he must be thrilled to see just how his satirical website is maturing. All those admiring glances, stand-up comedians sourcing it for material, Private Eye head hunting the top gagsters.
The Onion, News Thump, The Spoof et al must be kicking themselves for not getting there first. Mince pies and poofs, inspired...stop it you wags, my ribs can’t take much more of this.
Groundbreaking satire doesn't get much better than this.
So - come on John, let's hear from you.
Where can satire go from here?
Your baby is certainly growing up, you must be a proud father right now.Posted 2 years ago # -
rickwestwell
offlineMemberSorry Gerontius - after "racist week" on NewsBiscuit, I thought it was "stick it to the pooftahs" week this time.
Bit of a crap thread, really. :-(Posted 2 years ago # -
rickwestwell
offlineMemberIt just goes to show you can't be too careful!
Posted 2 years ago # -
editor
offlineAdministratorI don't think there is anything too offensive in mince pies, unless you get the economy ones from from Lidl. On the basis that there is nothing here that I couldn't imagine Graham Norton saying we're sticking with our usual rule of leaving the subs in place so that people can decide for themselves, and post the rating and comments they think the piece merits.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Sinnick
offlineMemberAnyone know any jokes about black puddings?
I really don't want to extend this thread into more argument, but it's curious how we can (debatably) get away with humour about gays, but probably not a similar joke about race. Same with TV programmes nowadays.
Food for thought, not an argument.
Posted 2 years ago # -
FormerlyAlOPecia
offlineMemberCripes what a minefield. It's all to do with wether you have a choice of belonging to a group which is the target of humour:
Black or gay - no choice
Racist or Religious - choice
Gay activist - well there is some choice involved there, but it depends on what choices are being made as to what to get outraged about.
Does this help?
Posted 2 years ago # -
Dexter
offlineMemberIt also depends on context. I'm Irish, (something about which I have no choice) and I grew up (in England) with constant 'jokes' about how thick the Irish are. I found that the best response was to develop a tougher hide. A left-hook like a shire-horse's kick also helps. My friends will happily tell me the latest Irish jokes, knowing that I won't be offended. As for what anyone else thinks or says, I couldn't give a toss. If English, Welsh or Scots people want to tell each other jokes about thick Irish people while signing for their giros, that's up to them. Freedom of speech is more important to me than any sense of 'outrage' I might feel about silly abuses of that right. And, finally, I prefer to keep my 'outrage' for those things that warrant such a reaction - mass murder, deliberate starvation and forced exile, for example. Context. It's all important.
Now, back to the funnies.Posted 2 years ago # -
fernandomando
offlineMemberObama enters Camp David, gay activists call Camp David a slag.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Sinnick
offlineMemberok, most folks are not responding, and Formerly hits the nail on the head when he says it's a minefield. Probably a subject for the "Chat" room, but I'm not initiating it. Worth a thought though.
So, a black guy, a Rabbi, a tranny, a tramp, and Heather Mills go into a bar. Nobody says a word.
More fun anyone ?
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