Jay Leno - comments about overweight/fat people
06-15-2011, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by constantly55
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Comics thinks anything is fair game for a laugh. I despise the humor of Kathy Griffin, Chelsea Lately and the other women comic who make fun of stay at home moms and anyone that have Christian beliefs. I like Jerry Sienfield, Ray Romero, Tim Allen, type of stand up comedy.
There are numerous comics that I won't listen to because of my Christian beliefs and their language.
06-15-2011, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
let's face it, it is hard to be a comedian without stepping on someone's toes. Otherwise you are just standing there saying, How about this weather?
06-15-2011, 08:47 AM
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Actually, I was thinking that Leno was looking trimmer, lately.
I don't have much sympathy for people that "behave badly" getting skewered by the comedians.
Maybe they think that "overeaters" are "behaving badly"?
I was thinking that the ACLU jumps in when certain words are said, etc etc - and that "fat" people are "unprotected" - comparatively speaking.
I don't have much sympathy for people that "behave badly" getting skewered by the comedians.
Maybe they think that "overeaters" are "behaving badly"?
I was thinking that the ACLU jumps in when certain words are said, etc etc - and that "fat" people are "unprotected" - comparatively speaking.
06-15-2011, 09:26 AM
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I stopped watching him long ago when he made nasty remarks about gifts from Walmart. SO many people cannot afford more than a lower priced gift and I'm sure it hurt a lot of people's feelings. (It's the thought that counts) And yes, he is quite chubby himself.
06-15-2011, 10:36 AM
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Ooohh, that makes me so cross, i'm overweight and i'm neither lazy or a glutton, but disabled and unable to move around much, that means no walking the dogs, no gardening like i used to, even the local gym won't sign me as they said they can't insure me, so not everyone should be tarred with the same brush,
06-15-2011, 11:37 AM
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I haven't watched Jay Leno in years ... Boring ! the same old stuff ... I change the channel quick after the 10 pm news !
Funny that he should joke about "fat" folks ... cause he doesn't look exactly slim & trim HIMSELF !! :roll:
Funny that he should joke about "fat" folks ... cause he doesn't look exactly slim & trim HIMSELF !! :roll:
06-15-2011, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
Johnny Carson wasn't any saint either - he had a BIG feud with Wayne Newton for years because he made several snarky jokes implying Wayne was a homosexual. A Cheap shot in my opinion. You can look it up.
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