Great blog, Lizzie-beth. I agree: it's far too simplistic to say you can't joke about anything. The few times I've had to have words with an act after Red Raw (usually when they can't work out why they died on their arse) it's to say they need to think about the victim of their joke. I've heard great jokes where the rapist/paedophile/violent partner is the victim - that's an incredibly powerful thing to pull off when it's done well and feels like a kind of reclamation.
I'd also say (I'd take it as a given) that everyone has the right to joke/be creative around their own experiences. We can't censor someone else's life.
I also totally agree with casual use of language, like 'gay' as an insult - it's something that I do think is slowly trickling through to people. (I know John and some of his Beltane chums started using 'straight' as an insult...). I am, however, totally pro the celebrated 'offensive jokes competition' in the privacy of your own friendships, where it's understood that irony drips from every vile insult. Use with caution.
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Date: 2011-08-07 09:34 am (UTC)I'd also say (I'd take it as a given) that everyone has the right to joke/be creative around their own experiences. We can't censor someone else's life.
I also totally agree with casual use of language, like 'gay' as an insult - it's something that I do think is slowly trickling through to people. (I know John and some of his Beltane chums started using 'straight' as an insult...). I am, however, totally pro the celebrated 'offensive jokes competition' in the privacy of your own friendships, where it's understood that irony drips from every vile insult. Use with caution.