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On Rape Jokes, Part 2
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
On Joking About Race Without Being Racist
My “white girl talkin’ about racism” tag has had plenty of use in 2012, and it’s still only January. Between 2 Broke Girls and “Shit White Girls Say to Black Girls,” I’m running into a lot of commentary and outrage … Continue reading
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Tagged comedians, community, language, taboo, white girl talkin' about racism, writing
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On Rape Jokes
[Massive trigger warning for this entire post.] If you look at my About page, you’ll see the mission statement for this blog: “The Funny Feminist is a way for me to explore my two opposing life philosophies: that everyone should … Continue reading
NYC Theatre Review: “Adam of the Apes: A Farcical Fusion of Evolution and Creationism!”
During the summer, I volunteer at a summer camp for children with disabilities. I serve as part of the Activities staff, a group that arranges activities and performances for the campers. We meet several times a year to discuss themes … Continue reading
Trey Parker and Matt Stone: What Equal Opportunity Offenders SHOULD Be
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
“I’m an Equal Opportunity Offender!” and the Elementary School Mentality
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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Tagged comedians, dammit (janet), famous people say the darndest things, gallows humor, language, taboo
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Ding, Dong, The Terrorist is Dead.
It’s very rare of me to make three posts in one day, but I couldn’t NOT comment on the fact that Osama bin Laden is reportedly dead. It is truly a wondrous occasion when such a sick, evil, immoral excuse … Continue reading
Molestation Jokes are Hi-LARIOUS, Part 2
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