Posted on 02/26/2009 5:58:01 AM PST by LottieDah
Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood laments the loss of old-fashioned humour in today's society - insisting he should be able to tell harmless jokes about nationality without fear of people branding him a "racist".
The Dirty Harry star, 79, is adamant that modern culture has become humourless, and accuses younger generations of spending too much time trying to avoid being offensive.
He says, "People have lost their sense of humour. In former times we constantly made jokes about different races. You can only tell them today with one hand over your mouth or you will be insulted as a racist.
"I find that ridiculous. In those earlier days every friendly clique had a 'Sam the Jew' or 'Jose the Mexican' - but we didn't think anything of it or have a racist thought. It was just normal that we made jokes based on our nationality or ethnicity. That was never a problem. I don't want to be politically correct. We're all spending too much time and energy trying to be politically correct about everything."
only took him til 79 to say sumpthin
That’s why they call him Clint Eastwood.
Go Clint!
He’s said it in his films, case ya hadn’t noticed.
Mighty white of you to say that, Clint! They’re running a “Dirty Harry” festival on AMC this week. Nothing PC about those flicks at all.
Clint should get out of Hollywood occasionally. People still tell jokes where I live.
Did you hear the one about the two (covers mouth) ...
Hubby and I have raised three good young men, ages 26-21-and 20. They show respect to their elders and never mind lending a hand but I know my boys spend zero time avoiding being offensive. Everyone knows where they stand and if you do not like their opinion-tough-
Yup, kind of proud of that....
Universal Ethnic Joke:
Once upon a time there were two (insert ethnic group here).
Now look how many there are!
RRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAACIST!
What’s he talking about? Every demographic is open for mocking, e.g.Italians, Irish, Germans, Pols, Whites, Christaians, Mormons, etc.
You just can’t make fun of homos, commies, muzzies and blacks.
It is about not being able to call same sex relations a sin.
It is about not being able to call abortion murder.
It is about not being about to deny man as the cause of global temperature changes.
It is about not being able to defend your right to own a gun.
It is about not being able to defend your right to your own private property (land, wealth, inheritance).
A man called his mother after not having spoken to her for two weeks. When she answered he said, "I'm sorry I haven't called Mom, how are you doing?"
His Mother replied, "I'm fine, thanks for calling"
Watched Gran Torino last night. Joke from the movie...
A jew, mexican and black walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Get out of here.”
What if the person is a gay, black, Muslim Communist?
Calling someone a racist, as the term is used today, is not a comment on their beliefs or personality. It is a power play. I can shut you up and marginalize you by calling you a racist.
>You just can’t make fun of homos, commies, muzzies and blacks.
So, did you hear the one about the black, Muslim communist in the gay-bar? ... ;)
It hasn't happened to me lately, but I am prepared. Depending upon who is "outraged", my answer would be "Only in your eyes. Deal with it!" and move on. As many have found, once you face these bigots down, they fold like a tent as they're used to everyone assuming the fetal position (politicians and liberals, mainly).
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