Common_Sense_Matters wrote:
Perhaps the laughter received isn't laughter due to how funny the joke is but rather nervous laughter because of how racist the joke is.
Long ago, I knew someone that was one of the biggest racists I knew, he absolutely hated blacks, the ironic part was, he was of 100% black heritage. He detested ALL blacks, knowing this, I am pretty sure he would have laughed hysterically at black jokes, if I had chosen to tell any. I did not, I didn't wish to add any he may not have heard before to his arsenal. His "arsenal" was already quite extensive, he told me quite a few. And yes, ANYONE can be racist, I am quite sure he would have joined the KKK if they would have accepted him. He loved white people, hated Jews, hated Mexicans. Pretty sure he didn't like anyone not considered Caucasian, that and Jews, hated them with a passion.
Personally, I prefer to hate someone based on their own words/actions. I am not one to hate based on generalities or stereotypes, usually.
Perhaps the laughter received isn't laughter due t... (
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Stereotypical jokes aren't necessarily racist...
I (personally) don't hate anyone based on the color of their skin.. But I can appreciate a stereotypical joke...