Jimmy Carr Mocks Limbless Soldiers On Stage.

**chocolate_frog** · 25-10-2009, 10:10

How is this outraging?

He makes jokes like this all the time, about a wide range of people.

You know what you are going to see, when you see him. Admittedly hte timing might be a bit off.

Ever thought it could be a compliment in a cack handed way?

**classic** · 25-10-2009, 10:11

Originally Posted by Issi

I can't see the problem really. It's just a joke and I think that he's quite right, we will have a bloody good team in the next Paralympics.

The problem with jokes is the fact that when people are making fun of people who are less able than themselves it hurts and i personally know that.
When a person laugh's with a person over their disability you know its only banter ,But when you have people who laugh's at a person disability this is where the problem's occur.

**StickyEnd** · 25-10-2009, 10:13

Originally Posted by Markintime

I don't think he was taking the piss out of the soldiers at all and he was pointing out how fit and dedicated these young lads are and how there is still plenty for them to aim for. As has been mooted on here already, I wonder if it's a joke he borrowed off someone at Headley Court, at least he bothered himself to visit which says a lot for him in my book.

That is pretty much what I was thinking. More of a compliment than an insult.

**CRmeansCeilingReached** · 25-10-2009, 10:13

well done the_boy_syrup, there is the chubbmonster right on cue :D

**Dread** · 25-10-2009, 10:17

I thought it was a cracking comment and far better than his usual 'jokes'.

As said earlier in the thread: if said in the NAAFI it would have got the usual idiots posting lots of "ROFL". Comedy often works best when there is an element of truth in the core.

**classic** · 25-10-2009, 10:17

Originally Posted by CRmeansCeilingReached

well done the_boy_syrup, there is the chubbmonster right on cue :D

Did you get that avatar because your real picture keeps breaking all the mirrors in your house

**Grey_Mafia65** · 25-10-2009, 10:18

Originally Posted by Markintime

I don't think he was taking the piss out of the soldiers at all and he was pointing out how fit and dedicated these young lads are and how there is still plenty for them to aim for. As has been mooted on here already, I wonder if it's a joke he borrowed off someone at Headley Court, at least he bothered himself to visit which says a lot for him in my book.

Agreed.

I can't stand the git so if one good thing comes of this mountain out of a molehill it will mean his "comedy" career goes down the pan and he'll stop showing up on the telly!

**CRmeansCeilingReached** · 25-10-2009, 10:20

Originally Posted by classic

Originally Posted by CRmeansCeilingReached

well done the_boy_syrup, there is the chubbmonster right on cue :D

Did you get that avatar because your real picture keeps breaking all the mirrors in your house

*yawn* go lick a window, chubb

**vandyke** · 25-10-2009, 10:25

Originally Posted by CRmeansCeilingReached

guys, i completely agree - forces casualties are not funny.

however, take a look in the NAAFI bar and see some of the groups we routinely rip to death, including the disabled. sure they don't think we're funny either.

if we dish it out so readily, we've got to be able to take it in the spirit it's meant when it comes our way. it's only a joke for fucks sake.

Totally agree, I am sure most of the amputees would find it funny.
However I do agree Jimmy Carr is a twat.

It seems to be that on here anyone is fair game but forces, At this rate we will need to hire national express to supply outrage buses

**thegimp** · 25-10-2009, 10:27

Get a fecking grip, its comedy, its black and its fecking true.

Once you loose your sense of humour you're out of the game.

Nothing should be sacrosanct in comedy

**CC_TA** · 25-10-2009, 10:30

I thought it was quite funny - FFS he takes the psis out of people with limbs too; there's no arm in it.

**smallbore** · 25-10-2009, 10:32

1. Good joke.

2. Probably "stolen" on a visit to Selley Oak.

3. Typical NAAFI Bar comment.

4. Usefully reminds the public of the wounded.

5. Jimmy Carr is a twat.

**terroratthepicnic** · 25-10-2009, 10:35

I don't mind the joke, it's not really offensive. It's just that it was said by Jimmy Carr, who is about as funny as piles.
If it was said by any other 'comedian', I'm sure there wouldn't have been a reaction on here.

**CC_TA** · 25-10-2009, 10:36

Originally Posted by whosthedaddy

Bloody hell, get over yourselves. He's a comedian ffs, and what';s more a comedian who is known for being close to the bone. If you don't like it, dont watch, simples! He makes jokes about many unsavoury topics like rape being surprise sex for example, just like Frankie Boyle making jokes about paedophilia, doesn't mean that he means it personally.

Rapes no laughing matter..... unless you're raping a clown!

**Picasso** · 25-10-2009, 10:38

Jesters exist to say the unsayable. Allow them to silence the comedians and none of us are free to speak.
This outrage from politicians is a cynical move. Resist it.