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.
  • Jakeroxs@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    3 days ago

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

    • FabioTheNewOrder@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 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