I second what zack said. This is definitely ripping off Jimmy Carr (although I’m not sure if he originated the joke, but considering his track record, it’s very likely)
No, but it’s funny. The whole idea of comedy is to present things in a different, often simpler light, to show the inherent weirdness in social situations and interactions. That includes stereotyping people and their reactions, and then applying such stereotypes to real life situations, because it shows how non-gays can be perceived as gay.
This wouldn’t be funny if Joel actually was homosexual. These stereotypes are effectively self-irony, because everybody realizes it’s not actually true. Anyone who doesn’t realize it’s isn’t true will also not find it funny.
And this isn’t homophobic. It doesn’t affect gay people or put them in a negative light, it’s just saying that person magnificently overlaps with the stereotype of closeted homosexuals.
And if it would be about any other minority it would be racist or “ohlordbeware” unchristian! I’m sick of rightwing racist homophobic sexist loudmouth teenage boys ruling the internet, stepping on everyone’s toes en telling people to get over themselves.
The irony here is that The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has a lot of Christian symbolism. In fact, Aslan is supposed to be Jesus, and here he is, deep within the closet, as are nearly all the characters. Also, Jesus himself was presumably not born out of heterosexual sex (God has no sex) and was the only person to not be conceived in such a way. Also, since Eve came out of Adam’s rib and they had sex, that’s sort of like him having sex with himself. Just saying.
To be fair, though, not all homophobes are teenage boys and I would definitely not say that they rule the Internet, nor that homophobic people are always racist/sexist. And not everyone who pokes fun at homosexuals is homophobic; they might just be insensitive. Those are some pretty big stereotypes in themselves, and only when we realize that anyone can be a bigot can we come to fight bigotry in all its forms.
*agrees with Theo
it’s just sad that people have no respect. Why use the word “gay” to mean stupid? Why be against gay marriage, let them have it because it doesn’t affect you!
that is all.
lol that is so funny but wow ppl went overboard its just a comment u dont need to keep going on bout it yes theo it is un original but the clasics can be funny
Oh SNAP!
That statement that Ben told was filled with the most WIN i’ve seen since thanksgiving
If Narnia’s in the closet, I may have to go back in…
joke was stolen from jimmy carr.
fail.
And Jimmy Carr stole it from that sitcom with Kathy Burke and the gay dude from The Thin Blue Line.
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme.
I second what zack said. This is definitely ripping off Jimmy Carr (although I’m not sure if he originated the joke, but considering his track record, it’s very likely)
Yay, homophobic remarks and stereotypic statements about gay people. That’s very original!
No, but it’s funny. The whole idea of comedy is to present things in a different, often simpler light, to show the inherent weirdness in social situations and interactions. That includes stereotyping people and their reactions, and then applying such stereotypes to real life situations, because it shows how non-gays can be perceived as gay.
This wouldn’t be funny if Joel actually was homosexual. These stereotypes are effectively self-irony, because everybody realizes it’s not actually true. Anyone who doesn’t realize it’s isn’t true will also not find it funny.
And this isn’t homophobic. It doesn’t affect gay people or put them in a negative light, it’s just saying that person magnificently overlaps with the stereotype of closeted homosexuals.
Theo, get over yourself it is funny.
And if it would be about any other minority it would be racist or “ohlordbeware” unchristian! I’m sick of rightwing racist homophobic sexist loudmouth teenage boys ruling the internet, stepping on everyone’s toes en telling people to get over themselves.
oh great, another touchy closet dweller.
Haha damn Theo… wound tight much?
Theo, if you hate what happens on the internet normally every day…then GET OFF
He probably does, just on a different kind of site than most males.
And plus, that ”unchristian” remark is unneeded, as there ARE more religions than christianity…
yupp “Trollismme” four, two..
The irony here is that The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has a lot of Christian symbolism. In fact, Aslan is supposed to be Jesus, and here he is, deep within the closet, as are nearly all the characters. Also, Jesus himself was presumably not born out of heterosexual sex (God has no sex) and was the only person to not be conceived in such a way. Also, since Eve came out of Adam’s rib and they had sex, that’s sort of like him having sex with himself. Just saying.
To be fair, though, not all homophobes are teenage boys and I would definitely not say that they rule the Internet, nor that homophobic people are always racist/sexist. And not everyone who pokes fun at homosexuals is homophobic; they might just be insensitive. Those are some pretty big stereotypes in themselves, and only when we realize that anyone can be a bigot can we come to fight bigotry in all its forms.
*gets off soapbox*
I’m pretty sure that the closet in Narnia was not suppose to symbolize gay people. So, your comment has no affect on the subject.
Yo, I’m gay and even that was hella funny!
**Applauds Ren**
Theo: I’m gay AND a teenage boy…. You need to chill because you’re missing out on some serious LOLs!
he used the wrong ‘your’……..
lol, that was the first thing I noticed. It completely destroyed the funny for me.
yuppe itt’s yore..fgs rite welle ore notte att alle….
*agrees with Theo
it’s just sad that people have no respect. Why use the word “gay” to mean stupid? Why be against gay marriage, let them have it because it doesn’t affect you!
that is all.
Only in obscure humor sites can a humorous comment lead to soapboxing about gay marriage…
I wuv da interwebs!
I thought the word “gay” was redefined to mean “obnoxious Harley riders”… lolz
lol that is so funny but wow ppl went overboard its just a comment u dont need to keep going on bout it yes theo it is un original but the clasics can be funny
hahahahaha. epic.
Another idiot using “your” for “you are”. Worthless ignorant.
esa wee neads peeps lyke yu…fanks fore livving ure liff four uss mere morttalles..leeds uss to thee proomissed landdes..
…this is a repeat
….link or gtfo
woops no it’s not i’m looking at the old ones
omg thats awesome!
Can I go with him? I’ve never been to Narnia…
haha,almost win
narnia is accessed by a wardrobe,not a closet….
but still
lol
WIN!~ish
Narnia sounds fun.
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*facepalm*
i can’t get over Ben’s poor grammar.
you’RE goddammit
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hard headed
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