Tag Archives: gallows humor

Blog PostsStand-Up Comedians Are a Persecuted Minority.

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Theresa Basile

After reading about Daniel Tosh’s rape “joke” to an audience member, and then reading comments from people who defended Daniel Tosh’s rape “joke,” I can come to only one conclusion – that stand-up comedians are often a bunch of whiny … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsOn Rape Jokes, Part 2

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Theresa Basile

I wrote a post about rape jokes back in November and it’s already become one of my most popular posts. I don’t know if my blog got an increase of traffic because people were looking for commentary on rape jokes, … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsTrey Parker and Matt Stone: What Equal Opportunity Offenders SHOULD Be

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Theresa Basile

Earlier this week, I explained why I have nothing but contempt for people who use the “equal opportunity offender” defense when they make jokes that are hurtful or reinforce the status quo.  I have even less respect for people who … Continue reading →

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Blog Posts“I’m an Equal Opportunity Offender!” and the Elementary School Mentality

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Theresa Basile

So Tracy Morgan is in a heap load of trouble for his homophobic “joke” during his stand-up routine.  In case you haven’t heard, Tracy Morgan “joked” that people who complain about gay bullying are just whining, and if his son … Continue reading →

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ReviewsMolestation Jokes are Hi-LARIOUS, Part 2

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Theresa Basile

I started this blog because I’m always trying to find a balance between the two dominant parts of my personality: the part that loves gallows humor and making jokes about inappropriate subjects, and the part that believes sensitive subjects deserve … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsCharlie Sheen and Celebrity Schadenfreude

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Theresa Basile

I’ve kept mum about Charlie Sheen until now because a) I wasn’t sure how I felt about it, and b) I’ve spent most of my free time devouring all the news I could find about labor unions in Wisconsin and … Continue reading →

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