Everything posted by Art Vandelay
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"'Animal House' At 40: 'Toxic Showcase of Racism, Homophobia, and Jokes About Sexual Assault"
This. He merely thought about it and then made the correct moral decision not to. If he had, I don't think it wouldn't have gone over well even back then.
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"'Animal House' At 40: 'Toxic Showcase of Racism, Homophobia, and Jokes About Sexual Assault"
I don't know, dude, it doesn't say. You asked me to give an example of someone who had to change their show to be politically correct. I gave you an example: John Cleese says he had to stop making race-related jokes. I am sure there are countless other examples out there. The Salon article includes quotes from 10 comedians commenting on the issue (not counting Seinfeld) who I assume have had to make changes to their acts, since they seem to care enough about it to complain. If you think you know more about it than they do, that's cool. But I'm going to give them more credence since it's how they make their living.
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"'Animal House' At 40: 'Toxic Showcase of Racism, Homophobia, and Jokes About Sexual Assault"
Well, here's one for example, which I posted earlier... I think John Cleese explains pretty eloquently above why he should be able to "get away with it." As Seinfeld says, it's "anti-comedy":
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"Oh Shit!" Woman Gets Pimp Slapped on Subway
Ah, public transportation. Don't you love it?
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"'Animal House' At 40: 'Toxic Showcase of Racism, Homophobia, and Jokes About Sexual Assault"
Huh?? Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee is streaming content and it has been wildly successful. Let me know the next time Seinfeld, Rock, Chappell, Gaffigan, etc have trouble selling out shows. Like I said, stand-up ain't dead, but it may be dying a slow death due to political correctness.
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"'Animal House' At 40: 'Toxic Showcase of Racism, Homophobia, and Jokes About Sexual Assault"
I completely disagree that stand up is "mostly dead." I'm not sure what you're basing that on. It may not be what it once was, but the big name comedians still sell out shows, there are still HBO comedy specials watched by millions. It's still how many comedic actors get their start (see SNL). However, if it is dying a slow death, I'm going to agree with the professionals (Seinfeld, Chris Rock, et al) regarding the causes. They should know.
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"'Animal House' At 40: 'Toxic Showcase of Racism, Homophobia, and Jokes About Sexual Assault"
Probably why Bill Burr isn't a household name like the others I mentioned. As for Seinfeld, this is from the Salon article.
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"'Animal House' At 40: 'Toxic Showcase of Racism, Homophobia, and Jokes About Sexual Assault"
Some guys named Seinfeld, Cleese, and Rock, et al, would disagree with you. Jerry Seinfeld: Political Correctness Will Destroy Comedy 10 famous comedians on how political correctness is killing comedy: “We are addicted to the rush of being offended”
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Give These Guys a Band Name
People of Walmart
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Cruz vs Beto
Oh he understands it. He's just betting his base doesn't (and he's right).
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"'Animal House' At 40: 'Toxic Showcase of Racism, Homophobia, and Jokes About Sexual Assault"
Yep. PC and snowflakery have killed comedy. I'm just glad I grew up in a time when movies were still funny.
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Give These Guys a Band Name
The Extra Chromosomes
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Yeah, Stephen King probably shouldn't be criticizing someone else's looks.- Lance Armstrong: The Move
Yeah, this. Plenty of stories of his dickishness on display in Austin bars & restaurants (including at least one I can remember that was covered in local media). And if you know anyone who's had to work around him, as I do, they will tell you first hand how poorly he treats people.- Potential band names
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