Well "Traditional British Gallows Humour" wasn't my words. But the Australian sense of humour is similar in the way it is self-depricating (is that the word?).stony said:Wheelsy OSC Sydney said:The problem is everyone has conflicting views as to what is appropriate and what isn't — even amongst the Mod Squad.
You could tell the most racist, crude jokes at the pub with your mates because you know the audience. They share a similar belief to you and won't get offended. But when posting it on a messageboard, and to the general public, the audience is broader, and some people may take offence.
Trying to get the balance between "Political Correctness Gone Mad" and "Traditional British Gallows Humour" is tough.
So as an a Aussie how do you view "Traditional British Gallows Humour" ?
What are the pros and cons.....am I allowed to say cons to an Aussie ? ;-)
barcabloo said:No it implied that the abuse of children by adults was the child's fault/responsibility and it is that kind of insidious implication that I take offence at....if you don't get that or can't see that then so be it
Wheelsy OSC Sydney said:But the Australian sense of humour is similar in the way it is self-depricating (is that the word?). Personally I have no problem with any convict joke you could throw at me.
Bozo said:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Q30HY_EhaG0
Wheelsy OSC Sydney said:Ah, he was a Ten Pound Pom. So was my Pop.
johnmc said:barcabloo said:No it implied that the abuse of children by adults was the child's fault/responsibility and it is that kind of insidious implication that I take offence at....if you don't get that or can't see that then so be it
Serious question and not taking the piss or anything but could the subject matter be a bit personal to you hence the objections you have to it.
I mean I presume you don't get offended by Englishman, Irishman and a Scottish Man jokes or mother in law jokes or anything.
barcabloo said:No it implied that the abuse of children by adults was the child's fault/responsibility and it is that kind of insidious implication that I take offence at....if you don't get that or can't see that then so be it
smeghead64 said:Bozo said:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Q30HY_EhaG0
i think you should seek medical help ASAP
So, essentially, jokes are ok as long as YOU don't find them offensive? Hypocritical that I'd say. "You can joke about blacks and Indians as much as you like, but don't mention Paedophilia".barcabloo said:johnmc said:barcabloo said:No it implied that the abuse of children by adults was the child's fault/responsibility and it is that kind of insidious implication that I take offence at....if you don't get that or can't see that then so be it
Serious question and not taking the piss or anything but could the subject matter be a bit personal to you hence the objections you have to it.
I mean I presume you don't get offended by Englishman, Irishman and a Scottish Man jokes or mother in law jokes or anything.
Good question!
It is not personal to me I have no objection to 99.9999% of jokes when I was in the UK went to Bernard's on numerous occasions and PMSL...and the people I know do not consider me to be the least bit PC!