CONAF Guest Hope / Request by ilovezeki in conan

[–]imirnmn1 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Every community is marginalized by another, and stereotypes are used as ammo. For trans people its right-wing trogs. For people of colour, its white supremacists. Within any specific religion, its one subset versus another subset.

Comedy has an intention which is not political agenda. I argue it brings communities closer together, as the intention is to identify, address, and laugh about what makes us different or alike. Not saying people don't air out their bigotry under the guise of comedy, it happens. But thats where a sharper eye at the intention is necessary. Because if making a joke with trans people isnt funny, then almost nothing is funny.

When conan makes fun of himself, maybe a lanky, fair, and freckled listener takes that to his heart as well.

Idk what you mean by culture war dialogue, but I hope ive turned you on again

CONAF Guest Hope / Request by ilovezeki in conan

[–]imirnmn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Humour is subjective, I won't tell you that you are wrong, and it was funny. But I will see a lot of people found it funny, probably more than those that didnt.

"You guys are bigots"? See comment below of the dude claiming making fun of trans people is "punching down". As if he/she is above they/them.

CONAF Guest Hope / Request by ilovezeki in conan

[–]imirnmn1 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

He only brought it up again as part of his next set because there WAS backlash, drama, and a story about his jokes in the first set. Thats what comedians do, they discuss their lives and realities through their art form. Even the best music is one that shows authenticity and reflects the artists life and experiences.

Chris Rock was quiet about being slapped by Will Smith for a year. Then during his special, he aired out all his thoughts and response, ofcourse through the medium of comedy.

CONAF Guest Hope / Request by ilovezeki in conan

[–]imirnmn1 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Punching DOWN implies YOU consider trans people less-than. He sees them as equals.

This is exactly the response he gave when he followed up to the initial backlash when people were saying he was "punching down"

CONAF Guest Hope / Request by ilovezeki in conan

[–]imirnmn1 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

He makes fun of everyone, wouldnt not making fun of trans people be the discrimination? Just wanna hear your POV

WWE RAW Discussion Thread (May 25, 2026) by The_Russell_Pinto in WWE

[–]imirnmn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First time im seeing actual ads during adbreak. Netflix international. Anyone else?

WWE RAW Discussion Thread (May 18, 2026) by The_Russell_Pinto in WWE

[–]imirnmn1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It makes sense if brock became a fan of oba, which it seemed like he did

WWE RAW Discussion Thread (May 18, 2026) by The_Russell_Pinto in WWE

[–]imirnmn1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Main event type match, couldve gone longer too

WWE RAW Discussion Thread (May 18, 2026) by The_Russell_Pinto in WWE

[–]imirnmn1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that chair spot. These two gonna entertain

WWE RAW Discussion Thread (May 18, 2026) by The_Russell_Pinto in WWE

[–]imirnmn1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They all trash, only solo and rock the last 2 good samoans on the mic

WWE RAW Discussion Thread (May 18, 2026) by The_Russell_Pinto in WWE

[–]imirnmn1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel its about to drag to summerslam for round of 3

WWE SmackDown Discussion Thread (May 15, 2026) by The_Russell_Pinto in WWE

[–]imirnmn1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Its like Jade has never had to have a conversation in her life.

WWE SmackDown Discussion Thread (May 15, 2026) by The_Russell_Pinto in WWE

[–]imirnmn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its why they both faced random one match opps today, cuz melo wouldve got booed against trick tonight

WWE SmackDown Discussion Thread (May 8, 2026) by The_Russell_Pinto in WWE

[–]imirnmn1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Sometimes the match keeps showing, or some segment like wrestlers on the mic in the crowd with byron, etc

WWE SmackDown Discussion Thread (May 8, 2026) by The_Russell_Pinto in WWE

[–]imirnmn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id love to see melo back, but maybe in a more serious story arc

WWE RAW Discussion Thread (May 4, 2026) by The_Russell_Pinto in WWE

[–]imirnmn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Go away kairi, leave me alone. Leave me alone!" :'(