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Too Soon? Too Late? Psychological Distance Matters When It Comes To Humor
September 12, 2012 by NewsBot
Joking around can land us in hot water. Even the professionals often shoot themselves comedically in the foot. Last month, comedian Jeffrey Ross's routine at a roast of Rosanne Barr was censored when he joked about the shooting in Aurora, Colorado. "Too soon!" everyone said. And yet, it's not quite as simple as certain topics being "too soon" to joke about...