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Something said by a comedian doesn’t make it a joke. And something being a joke doesn’t shield it (or the teller) from criticism.

Agreed, as in a lot of times comedy is used as a fake excuse to get out of something that intended to offend.

If the main point was critique with comedy, sure, it makes sense to see through it.

“ Ful ofte in game a sooth I have herd saye!” (Many a true word is spoken in jest)

Accredited to Chaucer

Of course. That's my second point there.

But you can't just say "F You!" and say it's a joke. It's not a "free for all" card.

It has to at least try to be funny