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	by code_sloth 855 days ago
	Do you expect all memes and jokes to be absolutely harmless and 100% politically correct for every nation/culture/race/gender/<group>?

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When doing technical or business work - YES

If for entertainment then things can be unsettling or tuned to one group.

I really do not want to work with the person(s) who downvoted this. These sort of 'jokes' are part of what makes a hostile work environment.

Luckily, this is an internet forum and you don't actually need work with that person.

> I really do not want to work with the person(s) who downvoted this. These sort of 'jokes' are part of what makes a hostile work environment.

So does oversensitivity and overreactions.

You might ask a lot of people in minorities etc if this is an overreaction to "banter".

I have not been on the end of this being a white male.

I expect memes not to be blatantly racist, particularly when they are attached to a technical article.

It's only racist if you are a racist. You brought up skin color where it doesn't matter. Work on yourself.