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Why are racist jokes funny?
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Racist jokes are often seen as a way to confront our prejudices and address uncomfortable truths about discrimination and stereotypes. Because they break taboos, they can challenge our biases and force us to examine our beliefs about different racial groups in a humorous way that isn't normally discussed. Racist jokes can make light of something which could be considered serious and dark, allowing the person telling the joke and the audience to come together and have a laugh, although it may be uncomfortable. This can help to diffuse the tension around the topic, and make people more comfortable to have discussions about racism in the future. Furthermore, some might argue that when racist jokes are told by people from minority groups, it can serve to challenge the prejudices of the listeners as well as the teller, thus making them funny in a different sort of way. Despite the fact that many people find such jokes offensive, some find them to be a form of empowerment, and an opportunity to challenge racism in a humorous way which encourages more positive attitudes towards different racial groups. In this sense, these jokes serve to help break down barriers and open more meaningful dialogue around race.  However, these jokes are often seen as harmful by many and have been the source of much debate and contention. There are some people who are of the opinion that no matter how one attempts to frame it, they simply aren’t funny and may cause more harm than good.