How Much "Sense Of Humor" Do You Have?

What I thought was pretty funny, and weird at the same time, is how George Lopez would make fun of Hispanics in his old tv show, The George Lopez Show. I mean, he would really make fun of the his kind, the Hispanic society. Wonder how the Hispanic's felt about that? And, then there is the tv show, Last Man Standing and how Tim Allen jokes about, and with, his African-American neighbor buddy Chuck and how Chuck returns the favor about the White society. I know, last year for the first time, when we watched Last Comic Standing, the African-American comics really made some jokes about that Race.

I think all the joking around on these shows are really funny, but on the serious side of it, just wonder how the people these comedians joke around about feel?

In the movie, Shallow Hal (Jack Black), the movie makes fun of heavy/obese and "not so good looking" women and men. He is put under a spell by Tony Robbins to see those heavy/obese and "not so pretty" types as beautiful women and good looking men. We actually seen this movie in a theater and when the movie started joking around about these men and women, a rather heavy lady got up out of her seat, gave the screen the finger and left. It was pretty obvious that she wasn't happy at all about the story-line of this movie.

So, I guess a person can have a great "sense of humor" and laugh about funny things, but just how funny are jokes that put people down?
 

As a kid, I liked slapstick and the Marx Brothers movies. (Harpo could REALLY play his harp professionally.

I can still laugh @ their reruns.

Bob Newhart is @ the very top of my list today. Who could ever think of ideas like that?

His "Tobacco" and "Ledge Psychology" Are the funniest things I've ever heard.
 

Please be sure to read my reply (#26) (number is on the right-hand/top corner of reply) about this thread. I don't know how many people think about the kind of humor that I talk about on that reply.
 
CR, What you say is true, but you have to admit that in any theater, anywhere, there is at least ONE person (if not more) who will be offended at something

they see or hear and walk out. It just can't be helped. IOW, You just can't please EVERYONE. I share your thoughts.
 
ClassicRockr said:
What I thought was pretty funny, and weird at the same time, is how George Lopez would make fun of Hispanics in his old tv show, The George Lopez Show. I mean, he would really make fun of the his kind, the Hispanic society. Wonder how the Hispanic's felt about that? And, then there is the tv show, Last Man Standing and how Tim Allen jokes about, and with, his African-American neighbor buddy Chuck and how Chuck returns the favor about the White society. I know, last year for the first time, when we watched Last Comic Standing, the African-American comics really made some jokes about that Race.

I think all the joking around on these shows are really funny, but on the serious side of it, just wonder how the people these comedians joke around about feel?

In the movie, Shallow Hal (Jack Black), the movie makes fun of heavy/obese and "not so good looking" women and men. He is put under a spell by Tony Robbins to see those heavy/obese and "not so pretty" types as beautiful women and good looking men. We actually seen this movie in a theater and when the movie started joking around about these men and women, a rather heavy lady got up out of her seat, gave the screen the finger and left. It was pretty obvious that she wasn't happy at all about the story-line of this movie.

So, I guess a person can have a great "sense of humor" and laugh about funny things, but just how funny are jokes that put people down?
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So now you want to make this a political discussion instead of how much sense of humor one has, different topic don't you think? And why did you pick black, hispanics and fat women, why not Irish, Italians, Jews, why does it always have to be about black people with folks like you.
 
I love satire and black humour, with the latter timing though it is really important plus the audience. Laughter is very healing.
As others have said shows like the Funniest Home Video's do not make me laugh at all, just not funny especially when it is children.

Monty Python ? Love it!:hair:
 
I have always had good co-workers and employees. In my younger days we were very big on "practical jokes" They kept getting bigger and more elaborate (and involved a lot of hard physical work. Hiding tractors, taking all 4 wheels off cars and leaving them up on jacks, stacking a truck load of firewood in front of the only working door to a friends house. His wife was pregnant and came home from work having to pee real bad.) We finally gave them up. Wives were getting ticked, and then we got the sherrif called on us several times, and the grand finale was when we caused the evacuation of a motel where we were having a conference. Fake bombs didn't get you thrown in jail in 1986, but may have come close.

Gene
 
The heart of comedy is the human condition in all of its many forms. If you can't laugh at yourself and you can't laugh at others, then you're facing a gruesome life.
 
Hubby and I have a good sense of humor, and rarely, if ever a day goes by without some smiles, laughs and chuckles. Things happen throughout the day where something spontaneous will come to us and we'll both play on it and share a laugh. I also enjoy coming here and getting a smile or chuckle to start my day.

I've liked old movies like Trains, Boats and Planes with Steve Martin and John Candy, or The Party with Peter Sellers, Airplane, etc.. Always been a sitcom fan of shows like Seinfeld, Curb your Enthusiasm, Married With Children, etc.

Although not for everyone, I've always enjoyed comics who were a bit 'edgy' like Lewis Black, Daniel Tosh, Carlos Mencia, Dave Chapelle, Anthony Jeselnik, George Carlin, Dana Carvey, Wanda Sykes, etc., too many to name.

Never really got into slapstick comedy or practical jokes, but I know that sense of humor is as individual as personality. Most important thing IMO, is not to take life too seriously and enjoy a good laugh whenever your can, whatever tickles your funnybone. :yes:
 
I guess I've never had a sense of humor. Looking back at old pictures over the years I never cracked a smile when everyone was laughing. Once I did smile. Everyone said I looked like an idiot. Now years later my face is frozen in a frown, too ugly to show. I watch other people laugh and I think, "Idiots." Woe is me.
 
Humour is definitely subjective, there are a few people on here who make me laugh out loud at times because they are genuinely funny.. ...then there are one...or 2 who think they are funny .
 
Now, now, now........don't make this a personal thing! I only mentioned blacks because of the two tv shows where comedians make fun of black society. In fact, Chuck, the dude on Last Man Standing, makes fun of Tim Allen and the white society...........should I, because I'm white, be upset over that? Not me, but there would be those that would. My reply wasn't meant to be a political one in any shape or form. Some folks who have a "sense of humor" don't care what the humor is about, while others wouldn't watch tv shows that make fun of a certain race.

I have nothing against blacks........just to let you know. I have some very nice black friends........just to let you know that also!

AprilT said:
So now you want to make this a political discussion instead of how much sense of humor one has, different topic don't you think? And why did you pick black, hispanics and fat women, why not Irish, Italians, Jews, why does it always have to be about black people with folks like you.
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Funny, but, even though my MIL didn't have a sense of humor, she did smile when I took pictures of her and the family or just her alone. Now, there is my BIL that really has to be made to smile for a picture or laugh at all. A lot of times, it was really hard being around him!

Another thing I know, wife and I are in our mid 60's, but with the way we act, pretty childish at times, many folks on this forum wouldn't get along with us.

drifter said:
I guess I've never had a sense of humor. Looking back at old pictures over the years I never cracked a smile when everyone was laughing. Once I did smile. Everyone said I looked like an idiot. Now years later my face is frozen in a frown, too ugly to show. I watch other people laugh and I think, "Idiots." Woe is me.
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My husband, being Scottish, makes fun of absolutely everybody. I told him once that he thought people were put on this earth for him to make fun of. And then he was sent ME! Ack! Since then I've learned to give it back almost as good!
 
i have a sense of humor that most people enjoy. some don't understand it. i don't understand how some people can be so bland and not be able to laugh and enjoy themselves. i don't get along with people who are serious all the time. they're too boring and no fun.
 
I have always been a comedian and even made some teachers and bosses laugh. I have a quick wit and cannot help seeing the strange humor in most things. My older sister is the same which helps us connect. My son as well.
The few good friends I've enjoyed have also looked at life in the same vein . . . hilarious. They just get it.

OH! In high school girls would come around and say, "Make us laugh!" I would answer quite seriously, "Look, I'm not a trained monkey for your enjoyment. Stick around and something just might come up." They would giggle and run away screaming, "Oh you're SO funny!" Tee Hee Hee Hee. Ahhhhh, teenagers.

Another time my good buddy was surrounded by laughing girls and as I approached it was obvious he was telling them something funny I had said the previous night. Comedy is a cruel business. :rolleyes:

One more thing before I let go of your ear. My humor comes from within me laughing at and about things I see and experience. I cannot and would not control nor stop it. I enjoy it immensely. It keeps me somewhat . . . sane. So, if you enjoy it as well, all the better. (y)

Thanks for listening. I'll here all week . . .
 
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