> It has been called "referential humor", but I don't think it should be classified as humor, although for some people it seems to be a completely satisfying hu

> It has been called "referential humor", but I don't think it should be classified as humor, although for some people it seems to be a completely satisfying humor surrogate. I call them "tribal markers". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog-whistle_politics http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog-whistle_politics