Normally a fan of Carlin, but not this bit. Why? Because while he's making a reasonable point (that you can joke about anything if you do it right), he then proceeds to do a series of (by his own standards) criminally unfunny bits.

Apparently ChaosEngine is the one who judges funny now.

Damn right. Get used to it!

But yeah, of course I judge what's funny.

To me.

Everyone does. Comedy is subjective. Sorry, do I have to add "IMO" to every statement now?

Bare2boards isn't gonna be happy with this development is all. Are you sure you don't want to consult with him first?

I'm pretty sure she will get over it.

Anyway it's ok to not find a comedian funny. I don't really like Seinfeld and I hate Bill Burr. So fucking what?

Yeah I don't really get Bill Burr, I only sometimes find him funny. There aren't any girls on the internet.

are you guys gonna makeout now?
/grabs popcorn

See, now THAT was funny.

A lot of comedy comes from context. I agree with Carlin that rape jokes can be funny (I've seen some funny ones come through the Sift). But they can also be demeaning and/or misinformed--particularly in this case.

I couldn't laugh at any of Carlin's jokes in this bit because he seems to be promoting the idea that rape is about sex (or lack of it). It isn't about sex--it's about power and control. That's why rapists will target an 81-year old woman. I couldn't laugh at his jokes because if you take them to the logical conclusion, he's basically saying there wouldn't be any more rape if women would just "put out" more. Certainly I'm sure he's joking and doesn't personally believe that, but the fact that a great many men out there probably do believe that makes the joke totally unfunny to me.

@SDGundamX This is what I will call the funnybot paradigm (named for the south park episode). Anything that you dissect becomes less funny because you're taking it too seriously.

How about we all kick back and enjoy a comedian making a good point, instead of raping his attempt at humor (because we're all so horny).

What's funny depends on who you're telling the joke to. I tell all my jokes to myself, therefore all of them are funny.

Seriously, you need to pay attention where you say what to whom. Rape jokes aren't funny if being told in a rapevictim support group, no matter who you are and how clever the joke is. In that situation it's not ok. Being alone in an elevator with your best friend? Hilarious as shit. Mind your audience. Don't be cruel, don't be reckless.
That said, you can't go to a Luis CK show and be surprised when he makes such jokes. He gets paid for it. So does Carlin although his rape jokes are mediocre. He so much better with blasphemy.

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I think this may be the first time I didn't find Carlin funny.

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i hope that no one takes my subjective opinion of what i think is or isn't funny to personally.

Why are people talking about George Carlin as if he was still alive? Guy's been dead for 5 years, past tenths please;)

Or past fifths, at least.

lol, funny how the brain works... I meant tense if anyone else was confused.

I, for one, welcome our @bareboards2 humor overlords

Silly puss. You forgot the "joking" button.

Cat overlords -- that is no joke....

Who run Humortown?!

Carlin, Stanhope, and Tosh make rape not only hilarious, but awesome!

Surprise Buttsechs is a noble art form