Oscar Pistorius

[bluewolf]

Ii guess I must be one of the few who isn't seeing the funny side of this story just yet.....

 

[pokerjoke]

There are some sad people on this forum at times.
Imagine if it was a relation to you.
This is a shocking story,not a joke.

 

[One Planer]

Ii guess I must be one of the few who isn't seeing the funny side of this story just yet.....

There are some sad people on this forum at times.
Imagine if it was a relation to you.
This is a shocking story,not a joke.

Finally. The sound of reason.

 

[Khamelion]

Ii guess I must be one of the few who isn't seeing the funny side of this story just yet.....

There are some sad people on this forum at times.
Imagine if it was a relation to you.
This is a shocking story,not a joke.

Finally. The sound of reason.

Why is it the "sound of reason"?

What is wrong with the humour based on this event?

There will always be events that occur that are ripe for mickey taking as the subject matter just cries out for it, I mean a legless athelete, who by all accounts was a odious horrible man with previous for domestic abuse has a few jokes created due to what SA police are now saying was intentional murder. Okay the content of the humour has been construed by some as distasteful but I'm not condoning what he did, far from it, just as much as I have no sympathy for the deceased or her family, I've never met, spoken to or corresponded with them so why should I feel sorry for them?

Dark humour is what keeps us going and stops people going insane, some may think of it as dark, those who have been in the services will probably know it as squaddie humour. I myself have not been in the armed forces but I've worked with many who have served all over the world in many of our recent conflicts and some of the stories I have heard from them are horrific and heart breaking, but in among that they tell of humour which has kept them going even though the events the humour is based on mainly concerns the death of a colleague.

I cannot imagine if it was a relative, no one in my family has ever been shot, more the point why would I want to imagine that. I would rather think about winning the lottery, getting a hole in one or getting out of work early for a change.

You right it is a shocking story and the event is not a joke, but that doesn't mean we cannot joke about it.

There is no funny side to the events, a women was shot in cold blood, that is not funny, no dispute there, but again that doesn't mean we cannot joke about it.

Look at other events that have people joke about but are not funny. The Pope resigning, Catholics around the world dispair, but plenty of humour on that subject. Someone gets a speeding ticket, not funny for the driver, but plenty of micky taking there as well. Some tries to hit their golfball out from the trees only for it to rebound back into their nuts, tell me your initial action would be not to laugh?

 

[One Planer]

I cannot imagine if it was a relative, no one in my family has ever been shot, more the point why would I want to imagine that. I would rather think about winning the lottery, getting a hole in one or getting out of work early for a change.

You right it is a shocking story and the event is not a joke, but that doesn't mean we cannot joke about it.

There is no funny side to the events, a women was shot in cold blood, that is not funny, no dispute there, but again that doesn't mean we cannot joke about it.

So, it's not ok, but it is? Even though it's not funny it is?

 

[bluewolf]

Why is it the "sound of reason"?

What is wrong with the humour based on this event?

There will always be events that occur that are ripe for mickey taking as the subject matter just cries out for it, I mean a legless athelete, who by all accounts was a odious horrible man with previous for domestic abuse has a few jokes created due to what SA police are now saying was intentional murder. Okay the content of the humour has been construed by some as distasteful but I'm not condoning what he did, far from it, just as much as I have no sympathy for the deceased or her family, I've never met, spoken to or corresponded with them so why should I feel sorry for them?

Dark humour is what keeps us going and stops people going insane, some may think of it as dark, those who have been in the services will probably know it as squaddie humour. I myself have not been in the armed forces but I've worked with many who have served all over the world in many of our recent conflicts and some of the stories I have heard from them are horrific and heart breaking, but in among that they tell of humour which has kept them going even though the events the humour is based on mainly concerns the death of a colleague.

I cannot imagine if it was a relative, no one in my family has ever been shot, more the point why would I want to imagine that. I would rather think about winning the lottery, getting a hole in one or getting out of work early for a change.

You right it is a shocking story and the event is not a joke, but that doesn't mean we cannot joke about it.

There is no funny side to the events, a women was shot in cold blood, that is not funny, no dispute there, but again that doesn't mean we cannot joke about it.

Look at other events that have people joke about but are not funny. The Pope resigning, Catholics around the world dispair, but plenty of humour on that subject. Someone gets a speeding ticket, not funny for the driver, but plenty of micky taking there as well. Some tries to hit their golfball out from the trees only for it to rebound back into their nuts, tell me your initial action would be not to laugh?

You're right. A speeding ticket, the Pope resigning and a golf ball to the nuts ARE Exactly the same as a young woman dying and a legacy destroyed. OP was/is a example to millions of the benefits of belief, commitment, mental strength and overcoming adversity. That could now be shattered. Somewhere, a family is in shock, mourning the loss of a daughter, sister, cousin, aunt etc. but at least she didn't get a speeding ticket eh.

 

[Adi2Dassler]

I never knew the lassie, shame she has died, but I doubt her family venture on here to be shocked and insulted by harmless bad-taste jokes.

The PC world we live in ( particularly prevalent on here) worries me sometimes.

 

[Khamelion]

So, it's not ok, but it is? Even though it's not funny it is?

Murder is not okay, but creating humour based on a muderous event can be, so even though the event is not funny, the humour based on it, is and to quantify my last comment, not all people will find the humour funny and some will find it distasteful, as this thread prooves.

You're right. A speeding ticket, the Pope resigning and a golf ball to the nuts ARE Exactly the same as a young woman dying and a legacy destroyed. OP was/is a example to millions of the benefits of belief, commitment, mental strength and overcoming adversity. That could now be shattered. Somewhere, a family is in shock, mourning the loss of a daughter, sister, cousin, aunt etc. but at least she didn't get a speeding ticket eh.

I think you'll find you are completely wrong, the four events listed are not the same in what took place, they are infact all different, what is the same though is that one persons misfortune became the butt of jokes and humour by others, for which some people found funny and other did not. I never made light of, nor mentioned what her family must be feeling, indeed as you write, "a family is in shock, mouring the loss or a" loved one.

 

[chrisd]

I never knew the lassie, shame she has died, but I doubt her family venture on here to be shocked and insulted by harmless bad-taste jokes.

The PC world we live in ( particularly prevalent on here) worries me sometimes.

Pretty much where I stand on the matter too

I don't ask anyone to share my sense of humour but I dont want to be PC' d out of enjoying it.This forum is sure going to get stale if we cant even tell the sort of jokes that will be pinging about on millions of texts within a few hours.

 

[bluewolf]

Murder is not okay, but creating humour based on a muderous event can be, so even though the event is not funny, the humour based on it, is and to quantify my last comment, not all people will find the humour funny and some will find it distasteful, as this thread prooves.



I think you'll find you are completely wrong, the four events listed are not the same in what took place, they are infact all different, what is the same though is that one persons misfortune became the butt of jokes and humour by others, for which some people found funny and other did not. I never made light of, nor mentioned what her family must be feeling, indeed as you write, "a family is in shock, mouring the loss or a" loved one.

No, you were completely wrong because you equated the events as somehow equal. Death is not misfortune, it's tragic.
Oh, and your squaddie analogy is also wrong. They use humour as a coping mechanism. Dealing with the death of friends, colleagues and associates on a regular basis. Police use much the same methods. You are NOT in the same boat. You are using a tragedy as a way of getting a cheap laugh. You are not mourning the loss. You are not in shock.

Also, the use of the "Political correctness" argument is weak. Common decency is nothing to do with PC. As has been stated before on many forums. If you wouldn't say it to the affected persons face, then don't air it in public.

 

[Paul_Stewart]

I'll give this thread about another hour before the Gestapo in charge of this place delete it. I can only imagine that the sort of people who complain about anything on this forum are the typical people who complain about everything and anything at their own clubs and can count their friends on one hand.

 

[chrisd]

I'll give this thread about another hour before the Gestapo in charge of this place delete it. I can only imagine that the sort of people who complain about anything on this forum are the typical people who complain about everything and anything at their own clubs and can count their friends on one hand.

It's mid afternoon Paul ........................ I'd give it to 7pm when the real P takers get home from work!

 

[shivas irons]

Sky news has just reported that Pistorius has been charged with he's girlfriends murder

 

[bluewolf]

I'll give this thread about another hour before the Gestapo in charge of this place delete it. I can only imagine that the sort of people who complain about anything on this forum are the typical people who complain about everything and anything at their own clubs and can count their friends on one hand.

Care to take a direct shot Paul? I haven't reported this or any other thread on here. But I will comment freely if I think that something is wrong. If you have an issue with that then you can take your stated hand and utilise it.

 

[Khamelion]

No, you were completely wrong because you equated the events as somehow equal.

I 've not suggested the events are equal in merit, I intentionally used 3 other different examples to show that no matter what the circumstances of someones misfortune, there will always be people who will see a funny side and those will see said funny side as distasteful.

Oh, and your squaddie analogy is also wrong. They use humour as a coping mechanism. Dealing with the death of friends, colleagues and associates on a regular basis. Police use much the same methods.

That's what I said "they tell of humour which has kept them going" or coping mechanism, is that not the same thing just worded differently?

You are NOT in the same boat.

???

You are using a tragedy as a way of getting a cheap laugh.

You're right, I am.

You are not mourning the loss. You are not in shock.

You're right I am not.

Also, the use of the "Political correctness" argument is weak. Common decency is nothing to do with PC. As has been stated before on many forums. If you wouldn't say it to the affected persons face, then don't air it in public.

The PC argument, is not mine, but seeing as you mention it in the context of replying to my words. The humour based around the Oscar Pretorius shooting may not be PC, it's seen by some to be lacking completely in common decency and that's what makes this forum and these threads interesting, the fact that we, as members, are all different.

 

[Adi2Dassler]

Care to take a direct shot Paul? I haven't reported this or any other thread on here. But I will comment freely if I think that something is wrong. If you have an issue with that then you can take your stated hand and utilise it.

You don't need to report anything, the moderators are on the ball, especially recently since the recruitment drive.I posted some off-colour jokes on this thread that were deleted within a minute, I'd wager that a few would have found them funny.

The faux indignation shown by some really is un-nerving.I bet those same people were upset by the death of Diana.

 

[birdieman]

Bladegunner

...Sorry

 

[Mungoscorner]

No, you were completely wrong because you equated the events as somehow equal. Death is not misfortune, it's tragic.
Oh, and your squaddie analogy is also wrong. They use humour as a coping mechanism. Dealing with the death of friends, colleagues and associates on a regular basis. Police use much the same methods. You are NOT in the same boat. You are using a tragedy as a way of getting a cheap laugh. You are not mourning the loss. You are not in shock.



Also, the use of the "Political correctness" argument is weak. Common decency is nothing to do with PC. As has been stated before on many forums. If you wouldn't say it to the affected persons face, then don't air it in public.

Spot on.

 

[bluewolf]

You don't need to report anything, the moderators are on the ball, especially recently since the recruitment drive.I posted some off-colour jokes on this thread that were deleted within a minute, I'd wager that a few would have found them funny.

The faux indignation shown by some really is un-nerving.I bet those same people were upset by the death of Diana.

I couldn't care less about the death of Diana, but I've also never cracked a joke about it. I also don't really care if people wish to carry on cracking jokes on this thread. It's a free country, I do disagree with it though. I'm going to do what I usually do when I see a thread like this on any of the forums I use. I'm going to ignore it. It's the same way I deal with people who crack those jokes in person. Not my cup of tea.

Oh, and Khammy, if you're going to quote my post, please keep the comments in context. :thup:

 

[Adi2Dassler]

I couldn't care less about the death of Diana, but I've also never cracked a joke about it. I also don't really care if people wish to carry on cracking jokes on this thread. It's a free country, I do disagree with it though. I'm going to do what I usually do when I see a thread like this on any of the forums I use. I'm going to ignore it. It's the same way I deal with people who crack those jokes in person. Not my cup of tea.

Oh, and Khammy, if you're going to quote my post, please keep the comments in context. :thup:

That's the sensible course of action,give people the ability to tell crap jokes, avoid if find them dull.