Remember when it was OK for anyone to make fun of anyone?
I do. I grew up watching this racist, sexist, misogynist, homophobic, transphobic bigot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4m5HLVwsco
I used to think it was funny. (I also used to take the First Amendment for granted.)
Now no one can make fun of anyone.
To use a sexist homophobic expression, it sucks.
MORE: Ramones too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM0MUcc5OKE
From the comments:
MsBridget77
Must admit that I am really curious about the meaning of this song. Could I find any explanation anywhere?Michael Frierson2 months ago
It’s a play on their name, and about girl fans who want to get with them
Hmmm… Sounds suspiciously sexist by modern standards…
Are we free to discuss anything?
If not, then what are the implications for the First Amendment?
BTW, I live in Ann Arbor. And as a young friend keeps reminding me, today’s young censors will be tomorrow’s judges.
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3 responses to “Don Rickles is my new hero”
Rickles was always my hero.
“Don’t write letters folks, we’ll get ’em all.”
You thought Don Rickles was funny?
May I suggest that it’s because Don Rickles was funny?
Thanks for the chuckles.
Hey, Eric, speaking of un-PC, you’re in AA and Milo will be in Lansing on Dec 5th, want to hang out after the talk?