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Originally Posted by Professor S

I never said anything about your intentions.

When I said intentions, I meant more of a "I don't like being told what I think", such as:

but the truth is you found it funny because you sympathize with its association with the Republican party

You found it funny, therefore you must believe there is truth in the statement.

I don't believe either of these statements because A) I don't, and B) I don't have to believe a joke is true to find it funny.

Let's find an example, here.

I quite like the joke:

Q: Why did the blonde become a vet?
A: She wanted to work with kids.

Now, do I believe all blondes [or any, for that matter] confuse children with animals, or pediatrics with vets? No. I do not believe it. However, I find it humourous - not because it is about a blonde, or has anything to do with a blonde, rather the fact that it's insinuating someone is that dumb. Now, me finding it funny has nothing to do with the colour of someones hair. Hell, it could be a "Your mommas so dumb" joke, and I'd still like it - and not because it insults your mother.

I am not sympathizing with the subject in the joke, rather just enjoying the punchline. It's how I view life, my friend.