Ricky Gervais pushes back against anti-trans joke criticism: ‘I think I’m right’
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In a new interview, comedian Ricky Gervais responds directly to criticism about his jokes targeting trans people.
  • Olgratin_Magmatoe@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    11 days ago

    This is taken directly from the article. I didn’t censor anything.

    And I’m fine with jokes about anything, but they need to be in good taste. These aren’t in good taste.

    • Jakeroxs@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      62·
      11 days ago

      Jokes absolutely do not need to be in “good taste” because that’s extremely subjective

      • FabioTheNewOrder@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        10 days ago

        And that’s a common misconception. Satire IS objective: if you’re using it to punch up you’re objectively right, if you’re using it to punch down you’re objectively wrong. It’s as easy as that