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by saas_sam 3023 days ago
The funniest comedy routines I have ever seen by the most prominent comedians are almost always disparaging of a person, group, or idea held dear by many people. Simmer on that and ask yourself if mean-spiritedness really matters in this context.
2 comments

> seemed like a nice person

> ask yourself if mean-spiritedness really matters in this context

Yes?

> The funniest comedy routines I have ever seen by the most prominent comedians are almost always disparaging of a person, group, or idea held dear by many people.

I suggest that says more about you than about anything else.