Instant Jokes about Tragedies?

good dolphin · **Joined:** Thu Feb 17, 2005 2:35 pm **Posts:** 82255

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:

good dolphin wrote:

Did I just step into the Bizzaro CSFMB?

No. I don't go for the easy joke.

Now you are just playing with me.

Is this CFSMB Shadow Board "Goof on dolphin Day"?

The Original Kid Cairo · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:26 pm

Frank Coztansa wrote:

Bull. Shit.

Maybe you don't joke about tragedies like this, Kid, but its a flat out lie to say that you "don't take the easy jokes."

How many Steve, Chas, or whatever else, jokes do I do? Zero. I put more thought into my stuff than that.

Frank Coztansa · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:27 pm

That still doesn't mean you never take an easy joke and make it. We all do here. Even SHARK every so often does!

Terry's Peeps · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:27 pm

Krazy Ivan wrote:

rogers park bryan wrote:

I feel differently

I laughed at many MAN SHE WAS OLD jokes when my Grandma died. She was closer to me than my mom.

I dont know if that qualifies as over the line, but she would have definitely laughed at them, so I did too.

Im unsure on this whole thing.

Way different.

I'm assuming she wasn't murdered and you were left looking for answers.

Do you think the family of the 8 year old boy would dig the jokes? Would it help them with the answers they need? Would it help them put things in perspective and laugh their way through it?

I wouldn't expect the families or anyone personally affected to me making jokes.

But for some of the other 99% of the people, joking is a way for them to process and deal with a horrible situation.

Frank Coztansa · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:28 pm

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:

Darkside wrote:

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:

I don't respect anyone who goes for low-hanging fruit as far as comedy is concerned. If you think you're funny, then you should strive to be more creative and less obvious. Never take the easiest joke

Oh i am gonna remember you said this.

Remember it. I said it on purpose because I know it's not something I'm guilty of. So...yeah.

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Now that this is debunked.....

Edit; and another less than 2 days ago;

Code:

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Darkside · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:28 pm

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:

Frank Coztansa wrote:

Bull. Shit.

Maybe you don't joke about tragedies like this, Kid, but its a flat out lie to say that you "don't take the easy jokes."

How many Steve, Chas, or whatever else, jokes do I do? Zero. I put more thought into my stuff than that.

Well fuck we'll have to discuss what an "easy" joke is I guess.
My "Derry Air" joke... easy? Funny, probably not but what the fuck I'm not Louis CK or whatever his fuckin name is.

Terry's Peeps · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:29 pm

Frank Coztansa wrote:

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:

Darkside wrote:

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:

I don't respect anyone who goes for low-hanging fruit as far as comedy is concerned. If you think you're funny, then you should strive to be more creative and less obvious. Never take the easiest joke

Oh i am gonna remember you said this.

Remember it. I said it on purpose because I know it's not something I'm guilty of. So...yeah.

viewtopic.php?f=47&t=78491&p=1701356#p1701356

Now that this is debunked.....

Umm...

Frank Coztansa · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:30 pm

I don't know, Ivan. A family member of that kid might laugh at a joke. How many times to people try to make a joke during a eulogy to lighten the mood? I know I've laughed during a couple, and during the 2 I've given I've tried to make some lighthearted comments here and there.

denisdman · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:31 pm

We can't get the main thread to 50 pages if we waste our efforts in this related thread.

RFDC · **Joined:** Sun May 11, 2008 4:11 pm **Posts:** 57247

It is crazy for someone to tell another person how they should respond to a situation like this. Just let people be and act as they need. If laughter works for you then have at it. If laughter does not work then ignore it. Seems pretty simple to me.

Krazy Ivan · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:33 pm

Terry's Peeps wrote:

I wouldn't expect the families or anyone personally affected to me making jokes.

But for some of the other 99% of the people, joking is a way for them to process and deal with a horrible situation.

And as I said, it would probably suck for those families to have to see people joking about something like this while they are grieving.

We appreciate the outpouring of well wishes and silly jokes during our time of mourning...

good dolphin · **Joined:** Thu Feb 17, 2005 2:35 pm **Posts:** 82255

take my wife...please

Terry's Peeps · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:35 pm

Krazy Ivan wrote:

Terry's Peeps wrote:

I wouldn't expect the families or anyone personally affected to me making jokes.

But for some of the other 99% of the people, joking is a way for them to process and deal with a horrible situation.

And as I said, it would probably suck for those families to have to see people joking about something like this while they are grieving.

We appreciate the outpouring of well wishes and silly jokes during our time of mourning...

They wouldn't see them unless they went looking for them.

I doubt anyone is sending RFDC's posts to the parents of a victim from yesterday.

Krazy Ivan · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:36 pm

RFDC wrote:

It is crazy for someone to tell another person how they should respond to a situation like this. Just let people be and act as they need. If laughter works for you then have at it. If laughter does not work then ignore it. Seems pretty simple to me.

Not telling anyone how to behave. But you also can't be surprised if someone views one of these "comedians" as a complete dick for making a joke after the murder of their child.

Darkside · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:36 pm

I'm gonna go ahead and call the birth of the new meme of the year here today.
Happy birthday to the "Kid cairo doesn't like that easy joke" meme, the younger brother of the "Woodridge Ryan won't like that zinger" meme.
Welcome to the board, new meme. May you live a long and wonderful life.

Drop In · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:37 pm

Krazy Ivan: Oh I'm gonna puke.

RFDC: Puke, that's a funny word. Can I use that?

RFDC · **Joined:** Sun May 11, 2008 4:11 pm **Posts:** 57247

Krazy Ivan wrote:

RFDC wrote:

It is crazy for someone to tell another person how they should respond to a situation like this. Just let people be and act as they need. If laughter works for you then have at it. If laughter does not work then ignore it. Seems pretty simple to me.

Not telling anyone how to behave. But you also can't be surprised if someone views one of these "comedians" as a complete dick for making a joke after the murder of their child.

No I am not surprised, nor do I care. That is my point. Each person has the right to determine their own response to situations.

Krazy Ivan · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:38 pm

Terry's Peeps wrote:

They wouldn't see them unless they went looking for them.

I doubt anyone is sending RFDC's posts to the parents of a victim from yesterday.

You're kidding, right? Do you think we are unique here on this board.

Stuff like this happens all over the internet. Twitter alone is no doubt chalk full of people trying to impress everyone with their quick wit...

doug - evergreen park · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:40 pm

Frank Coztansa wrote:

I don't know, Ivan. A family member of that kid might laugh at a joke. How many times to people try to make a joke during a eulogy to lighten the mood? I know I've laughed during a couple, and during the 2 I've given I've tried to make some lighthearted comments here and there.

I would guess you were eulogizing someone that hadn't been blown apart.
So, in that regard it's about context...and I would guess you would be hard pressed to find a family member that was comfortable with making an "explosive" reference or "joke" while eulogizing this particular 8 year old boy.

Twitter was exceptionally unfortunate yesterday.

Krazy Ivan · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:42 pm

Why can't people just admit that they only do this because it isn't their child or family member that was killed or hurt?

That's what it is, really. And that's fine if that's what you want to do. But to act like you are trying to laugh your way through a tragedy like you are so much more enlightened than everyone else is silly. The jokes after the school shooting were terrible for me. I wasn't "offended" since my kids were fine.

I guess I would just hope people wouldn't find joy in my missery if something happened like this to me...

Terry's Peeps · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:44 pm

Krazy Ivan wrote:

Terry's Peeps wrote:

They wouldn't see them unless they went looking for them.

I doubt anyone is sending RFDC's posts to the parents of a victim from yesterday.

You're kidding, right? Do you think we are unique here on this board.

Stuff like this happens all over the internet. Twitter alone is no doubt chalk full of people trying to impress everyone with their quick wit...

I was using RFDC's post as an example.

You think that the family of the 8 year old is checking Twitter to see what people are saying? I don't.

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:44 pm

Apologist wrote:

http://bostonmarathonconspiracy.com/

The government is really getting tricky now.

doug - evergreen park · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:46 pm

odd that the owner of that site is "B.H. Obama"

Hockey Gay · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:47 pm

100% with Ivan on this one.

RFDC · **Joined:** Sun May 11, 2008 4:11 pm **Posts:** 57247

Krazy Ivan wrote:

Why can't people just admit that they only do this because it isn't their child or family member that was killed or hurt?

That's what it is, really. And that's fine if that's what you want to do. But to act like you are trying to laugh your way through a tragedy like you are so much more enlightened than everyone else is silly. The jokes after the school shooting were terrible for me. I wasn't "offended" since my kids were fine.

I guess I would just hope people wouldn't find joy in my missery if something happened like this to me...

Who is saying they are more enlightened?

Exaggeration.

Why can't people just live and let live?

You don't like the humor. We get it. Why do you feel the need to convince others your viewpoint is the best?

Krazy Ivan · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:48 pm

Terry's Peeps wrote:

You think that the family of the 8 year old is checking Twitter to see what people are saying? I don't.

Maybe.

Remember. "People deal with tragedy in different ways".

So the terrible jokes are ok as long as the people affected don't see them?

As I stated before. Nothing wrong with jokes.

But maybe some time should be given. Just seems in bad taste to try to beat everyone else to a joke right after something happens...

Krazy Ivan · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:48 pm

RFDC wrote:

You don't like the humor. We get it.

Ya see? Now that's funny...

The Original Kid Cairo · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:49 pm

Everybody wants to be first in line to be that guy.

Terry's Peeps · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:50 pm

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:

Everybody wants to be first in line to be that guy.

And even more want to be the first in line to wag their finger at that guy.

Diff'rent Strokes...

Krazy Ivan · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:51 pm

I wasn't directing anything at you personally, RFDC. Don't take offense.

I was speaking for myself. Everyone can do what they like. I was just commenting on how I would feel if it were me. That's all.

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