13 minutes ago, ThaiBunny said:

I rather like the story in today's Australian Financial Review about the older female service station worker who was sacked for agreeing with "lewd" comments about a young make customer made by her female colleague. These included "I wouldn't mind him coming between my legs; he'd just have to clean to cobwebs out". Unfortunately most of it's behind a paywall but the link is https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/female-worker-unfairly-sacked-over-sexual-objectification-20200213-p540gu

 

The Fair Work Commission ordered her reinstatement

Thats pretty funny Id pee my pants if I heard that

18 minutes ago, Nyezhov said:

If you arent offended by stuff you read, then you are in a bubble of your own making.

 

Yeah dude, it seems like folks just walk around wanting to be miserable. Heres my take:

 

1. Hes a washed up comedian that by his own admission has suffered from mental illness, and he always was puerile and offensive as well as loony, thats what made him funny.

 

2. He made a joke. Jokes are just words.

 

3. Now, with his new movie coming, hes in the limelight.

 

Lets not talk about how he was a hero when he was screeching at the Presdient via his art. I wonder if he ever critized Trump for sexist remarks LOL.

Yeah...but why do they want to be miserable.  And why make a public (albeit anonymously online) spectacle about it? Is it perhaps a way that clinical depression manifests itself?

 

Are the perpetually offended that way in real life?  
 

If I crack an “offensive” joke, will they “pull me up” immediately then and there?  Or will they fake niceness only to later backstab me?

 

And why on earth would they want to come to Thailand, the land of the politically incorrect, in the first place?  I thought people moved here so they could get away from all the miserable people back in the west with their constant fighting over whatever the “ism” du jour might be.

 

Speaking of (probably) washed up offensive comedians...what ever happened to Dice?

 

13 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

It really wasn’t funny. 
 

Offensive, arrogant and crass, yes, funny, no. 

Wow, we're all sooooooo impressed with your virtue signalling, like a sniffer dog you can find things to be offended by (on behalf of others) from 200 metres away  ????. 

 

Must be tough living as a woke snowflake farang in Thailand if you're so easily offended. Or does your hand wringing liberal white guilt preclude any criticism of "the natives" for the racist/sexist attitudes so prevalent in Thai society since they know not what they do?

 

Nothing wrong with what Carrey said, unless a bit of flirting is now on the SJW's banned list.

21 minutes ago, Airalee said:

And why on earth would they want to come to Thailand, the land of the politically incorrect, in the first place?  I thought people moved here so they could get away from all the miserable people back in the west with their constant fighting over whatever the “ism” du jour might be.

I notice that the guys who seem to be happiest on this forum have a Snowflake factor of -100, call it as they see it, dont obsess over things that arent right in front of your face or affect you at the moment (its OK to obsess about like tying the perfect fly or editing the perfect photo), dont sweat the little stuff, enjoy life and lay down a life boundary.

 

By life boundary I mean the simple rule: I refuse to spoil my day with outrage and faux offense and moral preening and holier than thou attitudes and hypocrisy. I woke up this morning and its a great day JUST BECAUSE I WOKE UP. What someone says or does that doesnt affect me is not worth my brainbandwidth. You (meaning the rhetorical you) want to offend me personally, right to my face, go ahead, the are a billions of folks in the world I can interact with that wont offend me, sucks to be you then, bye.

 

And off I go to having a great day! The perpetually outraged can spend their day looking like they have been sucking manao for a week.

 

 

 

Edited February 14, 20206 yr by Nyezhov

15 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

It really wasn’t funny. 
 

Offensive, arrogant and crass, yes, funny, no. 

 

Did you see the clip?

It was a compliment. He was implying that she was attractive. She barely seemed annoyed. It is the weak PC crowd who are spending every waking moment looking for things to be offended about. Get a life, please. 

1 hour ago, Nyezhov said:

f you arent offended by stuff you read, then you are in a bubble of your own making.

Nope. I just make sure I don’t read <deleted>. 

20 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:

 

Did you see the clip?

Yes, a fact made clear in an earlier post of mine. 

Edited February 14, 20206 yr by Bluespunk
Clarity and repeated word

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

Wow, we're all sooooooo impressed with your virtue signalling, like a sniffer dog you can find things to be offended by (on behalf of others) from 200 metres away  ????. 

 

Must be tough living as a woke snowflake farang in Thailand if you're so easily offended. Or does your hand wringing liberal white guilt preclude any criticism of "the natives" for the racist/sexist attitudes so prevalent in Thai society since they know not what they do?

 

Nothing wrong with what Carrey said, unless a bit of flirting is now on the SJW's banned list.

Oh dear, did my post offend you. You poor thing, so delicate. 

15 hours ago, Just1Voice said:

Never cared for him, or any of his movies.  All childish "humor", not the least bit funny. 

Did we have a humor bypass? 555

14 hours ago, madmen said:

Very funny and very intelligent man. But on camera? He slipped up on that one 

Just watched the clip and didn't see anything offensive at all.  The thread title is completely off-the-mark as he didn't say it like that.  And I'm not a big fan of Jim Carrey.  Everybody (well, those offended) needs to get a grip. 

5 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

Nope. I just make sure I don’t read <deleted>. 

How I wish I could sit on the Throne of Moral Superiority like you do. Must be lonely as well as narrow minded up there. 

 

Me, Im just a happy fat guy laughing at fart jokes, leering at women and having a great day! 

Just now, Nyezhov said:

How I wish I could sit on the Throne of Moral Superiority like you do. Must be lonely as well as narrow minded up there. 

 

Me, Im just a happy fat guy laughing at fart jokes, leering at women and having a great day! 

“How I wish I could sit on the Throne of Moral Superiority like you do. Must be lonely as well as narrow minded up there.”

Nope. 

18 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

Oh dear, did my post offend you. You poor thing, so delicate. 

Now then now then.

 

Offended? Nah. Amused maybe. More of a facepalm moment to be honest. ????

2 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Now then now then.

 

Offended? Nah. Amused maybe. More of a facepalm moment to be honest. ????

Yeah, sure...

2 hours ago, Emdog said:

Sounds like a line his character in "The Mask" might say.

Jeez people, lighten up. It wasn't a "scripted" moment, it was off the cuff. Comedians do warm ups at smaller clubs to develop material before hitting the big venues. "Just you" is like one of those attempts that don't make it to big shows.

As countless inteviewees have said, comedy is about pushing the edge and doubtless some people will be offended.

Get over it and or develop a sense of humor. It was funny. It was harmless

Agree , I saw a comment somewhere recently , don't recall where . chap says to a girl  ' Is it hot in here or is it just you '.

Have used it myself , not offended anyone as yet I think.

6 minutes ago, toofarnorth said:

Agree , I saw a comment somewhere recently , don't recall where . chap says to a girl  ' Is it hot in here or is it just you '.

Have used it myself , not offended anyone as yet I think.

You probably offended every not-hot girl within earshot.

 

How Dare You!

Gentlemen do not say things like this.

The  poor chap  has some mental health issues though and it may be appropriate to cut him some slack.

I made a short transcript from this part of the interview

Journalist: ... Is there anything still left on your bucket list ?

Jim: Just you

Journalist: *laugh* wow

Jim: That's it, it's all done now

Journalist: Wow i don't know what to say to that

Jim: just own it

 

No mention of doing the journalist in there, it's not comedy gold and certainly awkward (purposefully ?) but the reporting is deceiving. I am not a native english speaker but when looking up "sleazy" it sounds harsh and offense looks forcefully taken in this case.

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16 hours ago, Peter Denis said:

This was a funny remark from a Funny Guy, but in these overly politically correct MeToo days not allowed any more.

For me in comedy, anything is allowed as long as it is funny.

Yes, I am also a Ricky Gervais fan...

In particular, you said 'For me in comedy, anything is allowed as long as it is funny.

Yes, I am also a Ricky Gervais fan......'

I agree but I recognise we're all different in our likes and dislikes, including comedy material. Personally, I find it funny when the likes of Jimmy Carr, Al Murray and Frankie Boyle rip into people in the audience, but I appreciate many would not like it and that is their right. However, it is not their right to criticise me for liking what I like and maybe not liking what they like.

Carrey has been described on this thread as 'crass, unfunny' etc.etc. So what? It's just an opinion which I can't subscribe in this case because I haven't watched the clip. Why not? I started to watch The Mask some years ago, couldn't stand it, crass and unfunny (for me), switched it off. Just my opinion so no need for anyone to be offended, but if you are offended I really don't give a monkey's.

Pet Detective was good, The Mask was OK.

Everything else was rubbish, and from looking at pictures of the women, he has not taste in women.

If you're gonna sexually harass a woman, at least pick on a slim, young and attractive one.

There are bigger things in life to ponder rather than non-productive words between two talking heads.

many notable comediens would not make it/survive in todays current pc environment.   lenny bruce for one and also eddy murphy

Edited February 14, 20206 yr by atyclb

Another exasperating sign of our "progressive" times in which all white, heterosexual males are assumed to be oppressive sex maniacs.

 

Let's face it. Had the remark complained of been made a woman celebrity to a male interviewer nobody would have turned a hair

3 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Pet Detective was good, The Mask was OK.

Everything else was rubbish, and from looking at pictures of the women, he has not taste in women.

If you're gonna sexually harass a woman, at least pick on a slim, young and attractive one.

You've been in Thailand too long.  Sure she's not a 21-year old hottie with a tanned hardbody that we've come to love.  But I'd do her.

Note to all the feminists:  That's a complement! 

3 minutes ago, Berkshire said:

You've been in Thailand too long.

You're right, we've been spoiled out here.

Back home she would have been twice as good as I could get, here she'd be half as good as I'd take home.

But then I'm not a famous and wealthy movie star, he should be able to fish in a much bigger pond.

Edited February 14, 20206 yr by BritManToo

7 hours ago, Airalee said:

Yeah...but why do they want to be miserable.  And why make a public (albeit anonymously online) spectacle about it? Is it perhaps a way that clinical depression manifests itself?

 

Are the perpetually offended that way in real life?  
 

If I crack an “offensive” joke, will they “pull me up” immediately then and there?  Or will they fake niceness only to later backstab me?

 

And why on earth would they want to come to Thailand, the land of the politically incorrect, in the first place?  I thought people moved here so they could get away from all the miserable people back in the west with their constant fighting over whatever the “ism” du jour might be.

 

Speaking of (probably) washed up offensive comedians...what ever happened to Dice?

 

he's done some pretty good podcasts with Joe Rogen on YT

Oh for Gods sake! What a humourless politically anally correct lot we are becoming!!!! (excluding some of the TV comments herein which I also found funny).

I think his remark is hilarious (call me a sexist bar steward if you will lol). 

Taking such a remark in the context of Jim Carey seems even funnier (he's out there like Robyn Williams, Lenny B for sure even the late and definitely great Tommy Cooper was a naughty inappropriate boy lol) ... all master comedians as Jim is.

His witty sharp and I imagine spontaneous quip is really quite hilarious to me.  I think now too on the brilliant, and yes slightly anxiety producing (lol) brave Ricky Gervais who is really the voice of reason and insight these days, sticking it to the above anlly retentive gangs that roam the planet now.

Edited February 14, 20206 yr by Tropposurfer

32 minutes ago, from the home of CC said:

he's done some pretty good podcasts with Joe Rogen on YT

I’m gonna have to check those out.  Should I watch it from my safe space...just in case?