The Big Fight: Do We Lack a Sense of Humour?

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  • Published On: March 28, 2015
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A series of incidents from AIB Roast to political cartoons to 'offensive' comments in stand-up comic shows have been the dominant theme in public discourse and resulted in debate on where to draw the line when it comes to humour. So what is funny? As Indians are we prepared to accept a range of comedies as funny? Are artistes pushing the boundary too far and being offensive? Where do you draw the line, if at all? We debate on The Big Fight.

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