• qarbone@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    What about being sexually abused by an older family member makes it a better punchline?

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      4 months ago

      Some people cope with the horribleness of reality by trying to laugh. I can’t say it’s a good or a bad way to cope.

      But remember folks, gallows humor is only funny when you’re one of the ones on the gallows. If no one stuck a carrot up your ass, it’s not your place to make the joke.