When Comedy Goes Too Far
Comedians often get away with a lot and much of it flies under the radar.
It is not an easy thing to sit and watch those you love being made fun of, nor is it easy for that person to sit through the shame and embarrassment that comes with it.
Love, in its highest form, can be expressed through the physical defence of your loved ones. Anyone, anywhere, who loves someone will possibly not think twice to stand up for their loved ones when they need them to.
Comedy relief is a beautiful thing, it affords us the ability to laugh at the things we wouldn’t ordinarily find funny — to see things on the brighter side and find positivity where none exists.
But this comes at a cost. More often than not, comedians almost never know where to draw the line on sensitive issues such as race, gender, and something as fragile as someone’s health. It is a tough job to do.
How does a comedian effectively gauge the limitations of an audience while everyone in the room is having a good time, laughing; especially those who are the subject of your joke?
The boundaries may not always be clear, but comedians have to be willing to take responsibility when they miss the mark. Anyone who knows anything about comedy will tell you that timing is everything…
