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5. there's nothing intrinsically funny about blue collar life

Tue Jan 7, 2014, 07:32 AM

Jan 2014

and that includes Archie and Edith Bunker.

So even "enlightened" humor is classist--so that the other groups can feel superior.

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noting to watch later. thanks for the link n/t RainDog Jan 2014 #1

bookmarked daleanime Jan 2014 #2

Excellent thread malaise Jan 2014 #3

Well, of those three you mention... Shandris Jan 2014 #4

there's nothing intrinsically funny about blue collar life Demeter Jan 2014 #5

But both ARE economic distinctions. El_Johns Jan 2014 #7