Years ago, I wrote a weekly humor column — something I would advise any sane person against.
Humor is highly subjective. Not everyone laughs. Some get offended. The column ended through a mutual agreement with editors when the Covid-19 pandemic hit and, well, nothing seemed very funny for a while.
But while it lasted, I imposed only a few rules on myself. Don’t demean individuals needlessly, sacred things are never funny, and for heaven’s sake, never joke about death or tragedy.
Jimmy Kimmel broke that last rule earlier this week with a joke that revolved around the shooting of Charlie Kirk. Now he apparently is out of a job. Comedy is a tough business.
But this isn’t a new thing.
Humor is highly subjective. Not everyone laughs. Some get offended. The column ended through a mutual agreement with editors when the Covid-19 pandemic hit and, well, nothing seemed very funny for a while.
But while it lasted, I imposed only a few rules on myself. Don’t demean individuals needlessly, sacred things are never funny, and for heaven’s sake, never joke about death or tragedy.
Jimmy Kimmel broke that last rule earlier this week with a joke that revolved around the shooting of Charlie Kirk. Now he apparently is out of a job. Comedy is a tough business.
But this isn’t a new thing.
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