Fat Jokes

Is Fat-Bashing Ever Okay?

Kristen Houghton | Posted 05.12.2012

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Kristen Houghton

Fat jokes, demeaning comments delivered in a sarcastic tone, are a staple on comedies but despite the tired laugh-track, they're not at all funny.

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WATCH: Letterman Writer Attempts Non-Fat Chris Christie Jokes

Posted 11.29.2011

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David Letterman got a lot of flack for his fat-joke-laden Chris Christie Top Ten List on Tuesday. So Wednesday night, he attempted to make amends, by ...

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RIcky Gervais Defends His Fat Jokes

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Comedian Ricky Gervais has caught flack over comments he made about overweight people in an audio, and has taken to his blog to defend himself. In ...

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