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1. What is wrong with it is that there is no logical argument for such situational awareness.

Reply to cherokeeprogressive (Original post)

Sat Jan 11, 2014, 01:05 AM

Jan 2014

In other words, explain to me why some jokes are okay to say around other men while they aren't okay to say when around women.

Is this one of those "it just is" arguments?

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I'd like to think there is a consensus; There are things you don't say in mixed company. [View all] cherokeeprogressive Jan 2014 OP

What is wrong with it is that there is no logical argument for such situational awareness. Gravitycollapse Jan 2014 #1

Damn. Every argument, given that there are over 7 BILLION people on the planet cherokeeprogressive Jan 2014 #3

All that means is they will understand the context. That says absolutely nothing... Gravitycollapse Jan 2014 #5

Your biggest question for me... cherokeeprogressive Jan 2014 #10

So you're telling me this entire OP was constructed so that we would know... Gravitycollapse Jan 2014 #12

I'll have Bleu Cheese on that... don't hold the pepper. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2014 #14

Women seem to be offended Go Vols Jan 2014 #6

Some women, not all of us feel the same way about giftedgirl77 Jan 2014 #52

For one reason, because one of those 5 guys might just be Ms. Toad Jan 2014 #62

Different situations call for different behavior: even 2 year olds understand situational awareness bhikkhu Jan 2014 #23

Women are to delicate? Go Vols Jan 2014 #2

I don't spend nights at the local bar. Gave that up decades ago. I live life in the real world. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2014 #7

In the real world Go Vols Jan 2014 #9

on your way out? FatBuddy Jan 2014 #39

gender and race jokes aren't all that different Lex Jan 2014 #4

You're right. ProgressSaves Jan 2014 #8

Thanks for another fucking gender war thread. THAT IS WHAT YOUR THREAD IS. madinmaryland Jan 2014 #11

Adios. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2014 #13

You're showing your era. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2014 #15

52 is pretty old? Go Vols Jan 2014 #16

I know exactly how you feel... Egalitarian Thug Jan 2014 #19

+1 Go Vols Jan 2014 #21

Then it's been a good day. Thanks. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2014 #25

I'll schedule to kick your pretty old ass in 9 months, Go Vols Skittles Jan 2014 #30

hes kind of old skittles, i would get your licks in now before hes in a secure granny facility loli phabay Jan 2014 #51

"in any or no company." I don't understand that. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2014 #26

Of course not, and yes, that's exactly my point. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2014 #28

I'd like to think if you can't tell a joke with mixed company, might not be a great joke for fellas NoOneMan Jan 2014 #17

Did you just say that Seth Rogan has no gender? Ken Burch Jan 2014 #20

I so wish I could reply to this with the first thing that came into my head NoOneMan Jan 2014 #24

If those jokes are unacceptable in a room where women are present... Ken Burch Jan 2014 #18

I find many things inappropriate to say or be said around me . . . Journeyman Jan 2014 #22

"my pups, the turtles in our pond, the birds we feed..." cherokeeprogressive Jan 2014 #27

I don't know what crowds you run with Kelvin Mace Jan 2014 #29

I don't see any thing wrong with Niceguy1 Jan 2014 #31

I'd agree (and I've done stand-up comedy) Nevernose Jan 2014 #32

gawd I hate that 'mixed company' shit talk. Whisp Jan 2014 #33

I get sort of what you are saying cherokeeprogressive. I appreciate that you recognize that seaglass Jan 2014 #34

i don't really disagree at all. pipoman Jan 2014 #35

That sounds Victorian treestar Jan 2014 #36

its all about knowing the audience and context, there are words used in other company that loli phabay Jan 2014 #37

My five cats don't seem to take much notice of whatever I say. dipsydoodle Jan 2014 #38

thats cause you speak in a funny accent. ;) loli phabay Jan 2014 #40

To paraphrase Sonny and Cher.... 99Forever Jan 2014 #41

Some sexist jokes contribute to rape culture gollygee Jan 2014 #42

I am a white person OldHippieChick Jan 2014 #43

Nice. Orrex Jan 2014 #54

"The fella's" what? TransitJohn Jan 2014 #44

If you think it's funny when with the 'fellas," MineralMan Jan 2014 #45

i would agree and disagree, there are jokes and words that are used in certain company and loli phabay Jan 2014 #47

The OP mentioned 'gender-specific' jokes, not language. MineralMan Jan 2014 #49

gender specific jokes can be self deprecating as well, and i was spinning of from the other post loli phabay Jan 2014 #50

See, that's where I disagree. MineralMan Jan 2014 #53

now if the joke is someone putting themselves down how do you see that, as humans we are loli phabay Jan 2014 #55

Self-deprecating humor isn't a problem, really. MineralMan Jan 2014 #58

we just have to agree to disagree, no problem loli phabay Jan 2014 #59

But of course. JVS Jan 2014 #46

I thought we were friends Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #48

I disagree with the theme of this thread Theodis Jan 2014 #56

If something shouldn't be said to a group of both genders... Mike Nelson Jan 2014 #57

I am a male. Tell me a joke that insults males. I might laugh. n-t Logical Jan 2014 #60

Wrong. If it's inappropriate to say such things in front of women TorchTheWitch Jan 2014 #61

I've worked in male dominated work places WhiteTara Jan 2014 #63