U.K.: Sue Perkins attacks rape joke comedians

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In an interview with Radio Times she has said that she is worried about the jokes made by some male comedians, including Dapper Laughs, real name Daniel O’Reilly, who was sacked by ITV last year after rape jokes made by him emerged online.

“It’s not all right to make rape jokes,” Perkins said. “I think comedy has become very tribal and worryingly sectarian."

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U.K.: Sue Perkins attacks rape joke comedians (Original post)	shenmue	Jan 2015	OP
and waiting for the usual suspects in 3. . . 2. . . . 1. .	niyad	Jan 2015	#1
You're welcome	shenmue	Jan 2015	#2
Good for her	ismnotwasm	Jan 2015	#3
Sarah Silverman has a few good ones	geek tragedy	Jan 2015	#4

Response to shenmue (Original post)

Wed Jan 7, 2015, 10:13 PM

niyad (66,962 posts)

1. and waiting for the usual suspects in 3. . . 2. . . . 1. .

thank you for posting this.

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Wed Jan 7, 2015, 10:32 PM

shenmue (37,494 posts)

2. You're welcome

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Response to shenmue (Original post)

Thu Jan 8, 2015, 09:10 AM

ismnotwasm (37,576 posts)

3. Good for her

Besides the obvious problems, rape jokes are a cheap shot, a replacment for talent. Even George Carlin couldn't make Rape jokes work-- he told cutesy little unfunny lame ones-- and there are few few comedians who have that level of talent.

U.K.: Sue Perkins attacks rape joke comedians

1. and waiting for the usual suspects in 3. . . 2. . . . 1. .

2. You're welcome

3. Good for her

4. Sarah Silverman has a few good ones