Enough with “the Colbert Defense”: Why criminals, bigots and jerks cry “satire!” when exposed

<http://www.salon.com/2017/06/17/enough-with-the-colbert-defense-why-criminals-bigots-and-jerks-cry-satire-when-exposed/>

"The cry of “it was just satire” is more and more common. Why it’s on
the rise and why it's not a real defense"

On the difference between actual humour and a lame "just kidding".

Via Nicola Smith and Irreverent Monk.

Cheers,
        *** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net                   Andrew Pam
http://www.xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
http://www.glasswings.com.au/             Partner, Glass Wings
http://www.sericyb.com.au/                Manager, Serious Cybernetics