SECTION 2: ANY STEREOTYPES IN THE CROWD TONIGHT?
2a “What’s up with these 7-11 employees?” I know that Apu on The Simpsons is funny, but that’s because many brilliant writers have worked very hard to actually write jokes for him. Mostly comics just do a poor characterization of a Middle Eastern/Hindu and throw in a couple of cheap shots about Slurpees or a dot on their forehead and leave it be. 2b “And I said ‘Put down the Donut, officer…'” Yeah, cops eat donuts a lot. Haven’t heard that one before. Same goes for “Orientals can’t drive.”, “New Yorkers/taxi drivers are rude.” or “Black men have large genitals” Whoopee. 2c “Black people walk or talk or dance differently than White people.” (Then demonstrate) Racists, back me up on this! 2d “Now, folks… I have nothing against homosexuals…” When comics deny their homophobia or racism before a joke, you can be sure that they are trying to soften the blow of one of the most homophobic or racist jokes you’ll ever hear. “I have a lot of gay friends…” is usually followed with somethin
