Quote: SlagA @ July 13, 2007, 9:22 PMThe idea that putting Bernard Manning on stage and then laughing at him making himself look ridiculous as he spouts 'racism' is an idea that no one would find appealing, ironic, or post-modern.
So why do people insist on using this idea as a defence for laughing 'at' racism rather than laughing 'with' the racism that's present in LB and Ricky G?
I think that you're trying a bit to hard to be seen as a crusader! That was the comedy of the time, and both black and white comediens indulged (and before you mention it, of course the ratio of black to white comedians is massively different as this is a predominantly white country), and if it was not for that type of comedy we would not have the comedy we have now!
I can't say what I do for living, but I work with Blacks and Asians every single day (and they ARE NOT racism terms by the way) and they are not as offended by such comedy as you would believe! And before you try to tell me different I work with these groups so am speaking from YEARS of personal experience! In fact they have their own comedy which does involve making fun of white Europeans! If everyone can laugh at everyone else, then surely the world would be a better place! I do think you're views are rhectorical dogma, and misguided but can understand why you have them. This is not a personal attack, just observations made through personal experience of working with minority groups.
