Wingers have absolutely no sense of humor whatsoever

[MrScorpio]

http://www.newshounds.us/2010/06/08/megyn_kelly_says_seiu_parody_is_racist_towards_white_preppies_.php

Along with ACORN, America’s radical right wing seems to have a visceral hatred for SEIU (Service Employees International Union). I really don’t understand why except for the fact that SEIU works on behalf of minorities who want better wages and working conditions for work that includes caring for infirm folks and serving lunches to school children. (The nerve of them, I say!).

Comments on radical right wing blogs always have the word “thug” appended to SEIU so it’s not surprising that Fox News, the mouthpiece for America’s radical right wing, would try to paint SEIU in as negative a light as possible. It’s also not surprising that Megyn Kelly, a Fox “fair and balanced” news person (not!) would engage in an astounding bit of hypocrisy in questioning whether an SEIU parody, about the beloved, by Fox, Arizona immigration bill, as “controversial” and “racist.” This is from the same Fox “news” anchor who promoted a Ray Stevens, supporter of the Arizona law, “parody” of illegal immigrants which was, arguably, visually and rhetorically racist in its lies and stereotypes.

Unlike when she interviewed Stevens, Megyn Kelly wasn’t wearing a great big smile. She claimed that “critics today” (which “critics,” Megyn?) “ are raising questions about a parody campaign targeting Arizona’s immigration law launched by the labor union” (she looked like she was sucking on a lemon when she said the next word) “SEIU.” Kellly, who just can’t understand why anybody would be against this nifty Arizona law and who won’t be asked for papers in Arizona, explained that it was a telephone hotline that “prompts” warnings about traveling to Arizona. She spoke a little slower (for emphasis) when she said that “it is what you hear on that line that is causing controversy.”

She said that viewers could listen and then decide if this is “funny or racist.” She tossed to LA correspondent Trace Gallagher (who won’t be asked for papers in Arizona) who said that you have to look very close to see the word “parody” on the SEIU webpage. Fact check – the word is clearly visible. He said that they are “making fun of the Arizona law but a lot of critics ask at whose expense are they having fun.” Gallagher said that the ad is in English and “you can’t press one for Spanish.” (A bete noir for English only rightwingers). He added, without identifying them, that “a lot of critics are concerned that these stereotypes might be offensive." (Like Stevens’ You Tube “viral” video?)

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[blondeatlast]

1. Hardly news, but kudos for more ex[posure of FAUX propaganda techniques. nt

[gratuitous]

2. Looking at what passes for "humor" amongst right wingers

It isn't surprising that they don't have a sense of humor that would be recognized amongst decent people. Humor, at its core, relies on the little guy rising up against the big guy, using something other than out-and-out violence. When the powerful and privileged attempt to use humor, who are they going to turn their jokes against? Surely not each other; and "humor" featuring the powerful making sport of the powerless just isn't quite as resonant, since that is often how the powerful got to where they are.

[mrcheerful]

4. Wing nut humor consists of racial stereo types, violence against race,sex or religion

in other words its humor to denigrate anyone they feel is below them in social standing. Which is why most wing nut humor isn't funny, its mean. Dennis Miller is a good example of a wing nut comedian, he spews garbage that is not funny and he comes off as an ass clown.

[TransitJohn]

5. Remember how colossally unfunny their 'Half Hour Newshour' was?

I watched it once or twice, and it was awful.

[gratuitous]

6. Sounds like you caught every program

If you recall seeing it once or twice. I think it had a shorter run than "Hello Larry."

[TransitJohn]

7. ....

:spray: :rofl:

[damntexdem]

3. Not true! They laugh heartily while pulling the wings off flies.

;-)

[Echo In Light]

8. For Cons, humor *must* come at the expense of another living thing/person, etc