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> If he called all the men <insert stereotype> would Dell have to apologize? No, because men aren't oppressed in our society and especially our industry. Sayi
by michh 14y ago
> If he called all the men <insert stereotype> would Dell have to apologize?
No, because men aren't oppressed in our society and especially our industry.
Saying stuff that contributes to an oppressive environment isn't okay, even if you package it as a joke.
If you don't understand what I just said: congratulations, you're probably pretty privileged.
- bad_user 14y agomen aren't oppressed in our society and especially our industry Are you sure about that? Calling people out and giving them a bad rep over silly jokes sure looks like oppression to me. Jokes have been historically used by oppressed people to express their frustrations. Not saying it's the same thing here, but trying to ban humor, even if it is politically incorrect, is really not OK. The world would be a much better place if we smiled more.
- michh 14y agoJokes have been historically used by oppressed people to express their frustrations. Not saying it's the same thing here, but trying to ban humor, even if it is politically incorrect, is really not OK. Nobody is trying to ban edgy/dark humor. But there is a time and a place for that. A corporate event is not that place. The world would be a much better place if we smiled more. http://therealkatie.net/blog/2012/mar/21/lighten-up/ http://therealkatie.net/blog/2012/mar/21/lighten-up/
- roopeshv 14y agowould every fucking body stop linking to lighten up. it's just as condescending to link to it every fucking time.
- johngalt 14y ago"Men aren't oppressed in our society..." how did you arrive at this conclusion? Majority of homeless: men Majority of crime victims: men Majority of workplace fatalities: men Majority of prisoners: men