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Because at the end of the day, making offensive remarks is bullying. 0k, could you tell me the last time you are weighed, - what was your weight? eight pounds four ounces... whats happening on the comedy stage and in real life is a sign outdated views are being weeded out. or a worrying assault on free speech, depending on your perspective. culture often leads the way on the big issues of our time as we all navigate what we can say, and what its best not to. katie razzell, bbc news, manchester. ...

Im pretty sure was delivered with irony by 99.9% of the people, but now, irony or not, not appropriate. a poll suggests in normal life people are stopping themselves from saying what they really think on certain subjects forfear of being judged. 57% of those asked said they self—censor on topics including immigration and transgender rights, particularly if their opinions are seen as less politically correct. perhaps it is obvious that they dont speak openly with people they have just met. near...

Im not worried about being judged. i would just far rather not say something because i dont think its right. at the end of the day, making offensive remarks is bullying. 0k, could you tell me the last time you were weighed, what was your weight? eight pounds four ounces... whats happening on the comedy stage and in real life is a sign outdated views are being weeded out. or a worrying assault on free speech, depending on your perspective. culture often leads the way on the big issues of our time...

I think that might be people trapped a bit in the past. is that an answer — that society is changing and outdated views are being weeded out, on the comedy stage and in real life? yes, says the nights compare. no one is being censored, i dont think. i think that had i done this gig tonight dressed as an ss officer, and thrown around racial slurs, id still been booked to do tonight, but i wouldnt be booked in the future. everyone can say what they want, no one is being stopped. if you are going...

Say something because i dont think its right. at the end of the day, making offensive remarks is bullying. 0k, could you tell me the last time you are weighed, - what was your weight? eight pounds, four ounces... whats happening on the comedy stage and in real life is a sign outdated views are being weeded out. or a worrying assault on free speech, depending on your perspective. culture often leads the way on the big issues of our time, as we all navigate what we can say, and what its best not t...

Nearly half say they dont. but 40% keep views quiet at work and nearly a third dont tell friends their real views on these subjects either. im not worried about being judged. i would just far rather not say something because i dont think its right. as well as being judged, yeah. i think that might be people trapped a bit in the past. its about human decency, really. because at the end of the day, making offensive remarks is bullying. ok, could you tell me the last time you are weighed, what was ...

And outdated views are being weeded out, on the comedy stage and in real life? yes, says the nights compere. no one is being censored, i dont think. i think that had i done this gig tonight dressed as an ss officer, and thrown around racial slurs, id still been booked to do tonight, but i wouldnt be booked in the future. everyone can say what they want, no one is being stopped. if you are going to come out and be hate filled or transphobic or homophobic, or racist, its also the right of the pers...

Minnesota State Fair Annouces Free Entertainment Lineup The Minnesota State Fair is less than two months away and this year you can expect a large selection of free entertainment. With over 900 shows and 100 different acts, youll surely be able to find something to watch while you chow down a bucket of mini donuts. All the free entertainment will be spread around the fairgrounds and the seven stages. Highlights of this years free entertainment include the Minneapolis quartet Yam Haus on Septemb...

Republicans but made people laugh. now he is on a network with a much bigger stage. can he hang onto the audience while being extremely partisan? >> bill: leslie if you reverse the roles and the criticism was at barack obama do you think conservatives could get away with it? >> absolutely. before i came on this morning. >> bill: to say something like that on network television in prime time? we havent gone there before. >> well, i would agree that i think they call it in comedy going blue when y...

For the first time since his car accident almost a year ago. morgan and his friends, including fellow comedian james mcnair were traveling back from a comedy show when a walmart truck collided with their limo bus, killing mcnair, leaving morgan severely injured. tracy morgan spoke exclusively to matt lauer about his road to recovery, death of his best friend, and the way back to the comedy stage. >> youre a sight for sore eyes. >> thank you. >> how do you feel? >> im -- im -- i cant believe im h...