Study: Gay Life at the Ivies

CC_Admin
Sun, 15 May 2005 16:12:07 +0000

emperor brent-

i was just making a lighthearted joke. i could name dozens of comedians, black and white, considered “brilliant” for their “insightful social commentary” who practically made a living off of “cracker” “honkey” and “ni*ger” jokes, and i could again name quite a few homosexual comedians who make their living off of “queer” and “straight” jokes. quite honestly, most of those in both groups are hilarious, as long as you dont let political correctness stifle your ability to laugh at yourself and society. i clearly meant no offense by it. i have a number of homosexual friends and relatives. i simply used a phrase widely used throughout society to make a joke about harvard, and even took the time to emphasize the fact that it was meant lightheartedly. so lighten up and laugh a little.

i do agree, however, about the double standard as it applys to jokes about race versus jokes about sexual orientation.