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46. But of course.

Reply to cherokeeprogressive (Original post)

Sat Jan 11, 2014, 10:31 AM

Jan 2014

There are plenty of jokes that are not bigoted that are inappropriate for mixed company.

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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