On Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:37 +1300, "RussellMc" wrote:

> I try to avoid slurs of any century - although, the olde enough one
> become just funny to all takers.

As I suggested, let it rest for another 89 years. Then maybe it will be
olde.

> All that said, I'd consider  any cross-race and cross-culture joke on
> it's merits. Some may well pass the test of reasonableness (mine
> anyway) regardless of their PC rating.

So it's a slur if you don't think it's funny, otherwise it's a joke?=20

How about if half the audience thought it was funny and half thought it
was a slur?

Maybe you thought it was a funny enough to be OK, making fun of Chinese.
Ha ha. Let's ask if he minded the joke we made of him. See, he doesn't
mind, right?

At what ratio does it become a joke that isn't a slur?=20

Bob


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