Posted by IsoM on January 31, 2003, at 20:15:28
In reply to Re: and my dear OddipusRex, in return » IsoM, posted by OddipusRex on January 31, 2003, at 19:28:59
If you couldn't see why I included my Ukrainaian friend, I'll explain it to you.
She doesn't think Ukrainian jokes steortype Ukranian people or put them down in any way. And coming from someone who's proud of her Ukrainian heritage, I think her opinion of racial or stereotypical jokes count for something. She aptly pointed out the difference between a "light hearted" joke & a derogatory one. She could see the difference. I can see the difference. Others can see the difference. You can't. It's like explaining colour to a colour-blind person.
- - - -"> I take it that you're actually serious about your post. May I suggest finding something more pressing & serious that needs guidance or correction?
No please don't suggest that. It would make me feel put down. Please don't make judgments about whether my concerns are pressing or serious."
I'm really astounded now. Would you really feel put down by my suggestion? If someone said it to me (& they have), I wouldn't feel put down. I'm not so sensitive that every passing comments going to make me feel belittled. I feel much more happy with myself than that. And I don't ind sensible suggestions from others. It's those sort of suggestions that have helped me to grow & mature over the years.
- - - - - -You're completely missing the point about the humour. It's not making fun about PEOPLE - it's making fun about the ideas of what may be polite. The ideas of etiquette can be quite amusing. I simply used the term Redneck Etiquette as that's how it was emailed me by a friend. I never in a thousand years thought anyone would get righteous over that term. How about if I call it Backwoods Etiquette? But wait - I live in near a heavily wooded area. That's not meant to be trite. I'm trying to get the point across that the humour is about *etiquette*, not *people*!
- - - - -And guess what? I do get upset when certain animals are unfairly maligned. I hate the wolf, the hynaena, the wolverine, spiders, & many bugs been shown as repulsive. I happen to like them. But I'm not chastising others about their idea of them. Yes, animals count. Not on the same level as people, but respect for all life is important & would go a long way to preserving our earth. But animals vs people is besides the point. And I'm sorry you didn't understand what I meant by it.
- - - - -I don't mind you sticking to your principles. But I will stick to mine too & I stand by my comment that I see no harm in it. You do. End of discussion.
And as Kipling said "Oh, East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet,
Till Earth and Sky stand presently at God's great Judgment Seat."
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