Dwarf Joke

[cantaloup63]

Give me an example of a joke (based on human behaviour) that doesn't imply the failings or differences of another person's characteristics.

'Characteristics' is TOTALLY different from disability.

And disability is TOTALLY different from misfortune

 

[Blasphemous]

Give me an example of a joke (based on human behaviour) that doesn't imply the failings or differences of another person's characteristics.

'Characteristics' is TOTALLY different from disability.

And disability is TOTALLY different from misfortune

We'll agree to disagree on that then. I had the misfortune to have an accident in 1989 that left me with two small but definite disabilities. I feel misfortunate.

 

[cantaloup63]

We'll agree to disagree on that then. I had the misfortune to have an accident in 1989 that left me with two small but definite disabilities. I feel misfortunate.

Somewhat different from having a disability, condition or indeed "characteristic" from birth.

However, I'm still waiting for a human related joke that isn't at someone's expense.

 

[Deleted member 63160]

There was this person. Nothing happened.
Thats what I call PC

 

[Blasphemous]

We'll agree to disagree on that then. I had the misfortune to have an accident in 1989 that left me with two small but definite disabilities. I feel misfortunate.

Somewhat different from having a disability, condition or indeed "characteristic" from birth.

However, I'm still waiting for a human related joke that isn't at someone's expense.

What difference does it make if someone is born with, develops and/or becomes disabled?

What do you mean by a 'human related joke'? Any joke that involves a 'human' is by definition, a 'human related joke'.

 

[Susiejb]

However, I'm still waiting for a human related joke that isn't at someone's expense.

I agree (unusual for us cantaloup)

 

[gas112]

Our snow white panto has been cancelled this year after one of the Dwarves was caught sha##ing a Giraffe seemingly the other six put him up to it

 

[gregers]

 

[cantaloup63]

What difference does it make if someone is born with, develops and/or becomes disabled?

IMHO, it is somewhat desultory to refer to someone's born differences or disabilities as a "misfortune", as opposed to a physical "change" (for want of a better word) due to an accident in later life.

What do you mean by a 'human related joke'? Any joke that involves a 'human' is by definition, a 'human related joke'.

I mention "human" related to eliminate the somewhat obvious gimmes of animal jokes, for example.

 

[joinerjohn]

Humour is always at the expense of someone else less fortunate (whether that's due to a disablilty, race , colour, creed, religion or whatever. What about Blonde jokes? Do blondes really feel put out if someone cracks a blonde joke in front of them? Nahhh


Far too much of this politically correct nonsense. Most people know the difference between a joke and something more serious.

 

[Blasphemous]

Bloke (Human), walks into a bar with a slab of tarmac under his arm. He asks for two drinks. "Why two?" Asks the barman. "One for me and one for the road."

That's a joke (a bad one admittedly), that isn't at anyone's 'expense.

 

[joinerjohn]

Ahh but what if the bloke was Irish ???

 

[Blasphemous]

What difference does it make if someone is born with, develops and/or becomes disabled?

IMHO, it is somewhat desultory to refer to someone's born differences or disabilities as a "misfortune", as opposed to a physical "change" (for want of a better word) due to an accident in later life.

And you're FULLY entitled to your OPINION.

 

[cantaloup63]

Bloke (Human), walks into a bar with a slab of tarmac under his arm. He asks for two drinks. "Why two?" Asks the barman. "One for me and one for the road."

That's a joke (a bad one admittedly), that isn't at anyone's 'expense.

Whether that is indeed a joke is a matter of opinion However, there is an implication of alcoholic beverages being purchased, thus the joke depends on his potential alcoholism, which as we all know, is a defect from birth. Indeed, one could argue the case that his need to escape a sober reality is due to his being abused as a child. Finally, the fact that he carries tarmac indicates a peculiar form of idiocy from a genetic disability. Therefore I find this "humour" rude, racist, sexist and thus offensive (It's been a while )

 

[Deleted member 63160]

Ahh but what if the bloke was Irish ???

The tarmac would fall to bits.