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Dave Chappelle accuses SNL of banning him from telling anti-trans jokes in his monologue
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Based on my experience with sexual assault victims (and we all know far too many), I see Elmer crying, traumatized, cut off from support (true for any victim, but especially so for cis men and transgendered people), having to deal with a screwed up sense of self worth, and having to worry about if Porky has any STDs. Small mercy that he doesn't have to worry about getting pregnant, especially in the current political climate in the US.
I do not.
I see somebody that's bringing up traumatic experiences that a large portion of the population has experienced and saying it can be funny regardless of him lambasting rape culture in the same breath. "Sorry that happened to you, Alex, that's awful, how it changes how people view you is awful, but you have to admit it's a little funny if you think about it." It's not the logic that you have to follow, it's the empathy.
I think the general empathy is a very valid point you're making. I'll have to think about that.
I have trouble seeing it right now, but I'll think about it.
Out of curiosity: What humour do you use to cope with traumatic experiences? Do you think humour is even a good way?