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"If I tell rape jokes at a funeral of a beloved community member who was brutally murdered and raped everyone should laugh. Because it is comedy it is justified."
If you disagree does this mean "nothing is OK to make fun of"
Or should we admit that context applies?
"Ah I only meant in comedy clubs"
Come to Atlanta and say the n-word and find out.
"Why are you attacking me? It was a joke"
Hmm, either you are wrong or everyone who hates the n-word. Guess which I think it is?
Reading the room means tailoring your material and performance to what is getting laughs, but you need to get some laughs before you can start the read.