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1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 8. Humour

22701	Jokes can sometimes be funny because they are offensive [Jacobson,D]
	Full Idea: Sometimes it is exactly what is offensive about a joke that makes it funny.
	From: Daniel Jacobson (Ethical Criticism and the Vice of Moderation [2006], 'emotional')
	A reaction: Jacobson offers this in support of his immoralist view, that immoral literature can be aesthetically successful. It is uncomfortable to find yourself laughing at a joke of which you disapprove.