Alain De Botton Humorists
Alain de Botton claimed that humorists entertain, but can also say things without punishment. I agree with him because we have freedom of speech in America. Even though, everyone might not agree with what’s being said, it is good to voice your own opinion and not just follow the crowd. Humorists can sometimes say some bad jokes. It is best to ignore these jokes if you don’t agree with them. For example, Saturday Night Live gets away with saying stuff about our government or our media. The humor on that show has sometimes gone a little too far. I am personally surprised that show hasn’t gotten in trouble more. But, it isn’t meant to offend someone. They only use that sense of humor to try and be funny. I believe it is true that we allow humorists
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For example, here have been numerous jokes about the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. I personally do not think it’s okay to talk about a deadly attack like that. There were thousands of people who died in it. People were jumping off buildings and burning to death. That specific event is not something to joke about because it can be very hurtful to family and friends. Humorists are usually pretty funny for most people. Humor is meant to be amusing and produce laughter by using messages many people can relate too. Comedians make fun of serious topics to add humor to it and turn it into a joke. In the United States, we the people have freedom of speech and comedians can speak their own opinions. However, if you work in a professional environment such as a doctor, then you might want to not express your thoughts so freely. I don’t think people should let humorists offend them such as a racist joke. It is not intended to be taken seriously because comedians are allowed to use offensive and foul language to make their audience laugh. Even though, humorists have said some pretty hurtful things in the past and still do today, they can sometimes push the
For example, here have been numerous jokes about the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. I personally do not think it’s okay to talk about a deadly attack like that. There were thousands of people who died in it. People were jumping off buildings and burning to death. That specific event is not something to joke about because it can be very hurtful to family and friends. Humorists are usually pretty funny for most people. Humor is meant to be amusing and produce laughter by using messages many people can relate too. Comedians make fun of serious topics to add humor to it and turn it into a joke. In the United States, we the people have freedom of speech and comedians can speak their own opinions. However, if you work in a professional environment such as a doctor, then you might want to not express your thoughts so freely. I don’t think people should let humorists offend them such as a racist joke. It is not intended to be taken seriously because comedians are allowed to use offensive and foul language to make their audience laugh. Even though, humorists have said some pretty hurtful things in the past and still do today, they can sometimes push the