Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-04-25 00:17:10 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 29C652673795690CE8D799740429131B6260B5886FCB2BDF9CD95E0F8A1AD5BC
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Rape can be a funny punchline for a joke. Jokes about controversial topics can serve several important purposes. By using humor, comedians, and writers can break down barriers, encouraging audiences to think critically about societal norms and values. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/08/18/yes-there-is-a-right-way-to-tell-a-rape-joke-this-feminist-blog-just-showed-us-how/ https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/83550923/yes-there-is-a-right-way-to-tell-a-rape-joke--these-feminists-will-show-you-how https://www.cbc.ca/radio/the180/technology-shaming-the-uber-playbook-and-doping-as-an-essential-part-of-sport-1.3414372/rape-is-funny-sometimes-1.3415790 https://observer.com/2018/11/vanessa-place-new-book-rape-joke-performance-art/
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