There are people who can talk sensibly about a controversial issue; they're called humorists.
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It's much easier to make jokes about sensitive issues if there is some dissent, some conflict.
As far as I can tell, comedians are pretty serious people, and that's why they make fun of things all of the time.
I think that humor has become a principle means of communication among Americans about politics.
You are not just a funny person or just a journalist. Most people are hybrids of having a smart opinion and a great sense of humor.
A lot of people who claim they're political comedians are just comedians who have opinions. But they stop being funny the minute they give their opinions.
People complain that joking about serious subjects is 'making light' of them. Isn't that a good idea? Comedy lets the air out of the bully's tires.
A humorist is a person who feels bad, but who feels good about it.
Being a humorist is not a voluntary thing. You can tell this because in a situation where saying a funny thing will cause a lot of trouble, a humorist will still say the funny thing. No matter how inappropriate.
People who take themselves too seriously, who can't see anything else, are usually funny.
Candidates should be extremely cautious in displaying a sense of humor. If he or she tells a joke with a point, there is almost certain to be some minority group offended.
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