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Is there ever a point where a joke is objectively not a joke, despite the comic telling the audience it is a joke?

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Yes, there is an objective line

No, there is never a line

Other (explain)

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Anonymous 16w

I would say the objective line would be when it’s true, but the nuanced line is when the butt of the joke is a living person or group of people because whether it’s a joke or not depends on the personal beliefs of someone saying it and the feelings of those it’s about

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