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[lollardfish]

Can anyone more knowledgeable than I point out any examples of the Vilification Tennis show doing productive social satire - that is, making fun of something in order to demonstrate its impropriety or nonsensical nature?

I'm seeing excuses that I shouldn't be offended at their upcoming show because it's productive social satire.

I think it's just an excuse and the show isn't about satire, it's about getting laughs by being as mean as possible. They are really good at it. They get a lot of laughs. I think they're kidding themselves about the satire, but I'm not that familiar with their shows.

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[(Anonymous)]

According to your reasoning Don Rickles is the biggest racist in the world.
Also I should not use women insults since I am a man.
Following your logic those that make fun of Christians while not being one are guilty.
Skinny people are just mean people for making fun of fatties.

What a wonderful world we create when we designate who can and can not pick on selected groups for the sake of humor.

P.S. I make fun of everyone. That is called equality. Not tip toeing around as to not offend selected racial groups or specific sects.

[lollardfish.livejournal.com]

I'm assuming this is Mark? I screen anonymous comments.

[(Anonymous)]

It was. Sorry for not signing

[lollardfish.livejournal.com]

It's fine. Just making sure. Not interested in censoring any opinions, but also want to keep things clear.

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

I find this attitude repulsive.

K.