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Yes, and South Africans. I don't know why I said it - not something I usually say 8-[

Let me throw this into the arena for discussion. Sometimes people find jokes about other people's disabilities funny because they actually have low self-esteem and it makes them feel better to laugh, in a tribal sort of way, at people who have worse problems than they do. It makes them feel superior. Now this is for debate and I'm not saying I agree or disagree with it. It's just a proposition I find quite interesting. It's a BIT like the most homophobic men actually being closet homosexuals.

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peace

In the context of the OP, this is exactly the point. Offensiveness is nastiness IMO. Look, it's a free world. If people can derive amusement for laughing at a disability (in the widest sense) of others, so be it. But they'd do well to have a thought for the sensitivities of the people they're laughing at.

duck houses

Not in the slightest. I was often called 'four eyes' at school because I wore glases then. However, there's a big difference. You and I can answer back. A lot of folk who are the butt of this 'humour' can't. I wouldn't call you peahead because I don't like insulting people. You can call me what the hell you like if you're happy to do that.

roses

No I don't - I'm just telling you what I think. The humour I like is observational and (no doubt I'll be shot down in flames) intellectual. I just don't find the idea of laughing at people's disabilities and disadvantages the slightest bit amusing. But hey ho - I'm comfortable with myself and that's all that matters to me. You think what you like and I'll do the same.

blarney

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iron

I wouldn't want censorship of any description - I don't support that. I'd just hope people were sensitive and caring enough to avoid this sort of humour. I wouldn't go to watch him but what you do is your business, of course. It won't stop me voicing my concerns, however.

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If people don't voice their concerns about his brand of 'humour' (sic) then he and his ilk will think they've got away with it / it's acceptable. The line in the sand will then be redrawn.

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I've got a photo somewhere of my daughter kissing Geoff Capes (she was about 8 at the time - all quite innocent ) David Armstrong used to live in the same road as my parents and my son used to kick a ball about in the close with his kids. My dad built Mick Channon's house near Fair Oak and I've got a photo of the topping-out ceremony.

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