# toilet humor is not comedy IT IS STUPIDITY **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 29, 2001, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-humor-is-not-comedy-it-is-stupidity/90192 "2001-10-29T00:31:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Caricci](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Caricci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caricci)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2001, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-humor-is-not-comedy-it-is-stupidity/90192/41 "2001-10-29T20:38:57Z")
**MSK** , allow me to connect this thread to one of your others, with a toilet. You can enjoy Reader’s Digest Condensed Books while on the shitter even more than you enjoy displaying them on your bookshelf. \*\* [/QUOTE] In other words, there is a thread by this poster about Reader’s Digest Condensed Books??? I think I might enjoy reading that. Where might I find it? ---
**Author:** ![Sofa\_King](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/58956e/32.png) [@Sofa\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sofa_King)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2001, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-humor-is-not-comedy-it-is-stupidity/90192/42 "2001-10-29T21:43:29Z")
_ **POOPY!!!** _ ---
**Author:** ![Osip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4491bb/32.png) [@Osip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Osip)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2001, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-humor-is-not-comedy-it-is-stupidity/90192/43 "2001-10-30T04:07:41Z")
Blow it out your Ass MSK your really have pissed me off. “Toliet humor is not funny” Since when have you become a pompus whiney bastard? Remember this Gem? "[This](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/newreply.php?action=newreply&threadid=95828): get your head out of your ass Allen seriously. Humor about bodily functions can and is funny… Might I suggest you rant about your friend giving you to much information? I would have agreed with you. I myself would prefer the Gotta change a messy diaper. Not a detailed description of color, texture and how with the undigested corn it resembles a Payday candy bar. Aim your gripes at the problem, NOT make a general bitch aimed at a totally different subject. that is my 2 cents. Osip ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2001, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-humor-is-not-comedy-it-is-stupidity/90192/44 "2001-10-30T04:32:28Z")
Heck, I filmed my kid’s diaper once. It was too unbelievable not to save for posterity. I mean, such a little guy. Such a big mess. Laws of physics were violated. I think your problem was that she was being graphic–maybe to make you uncomfortable and to have a laugh at your expense. I don’t see that the same as potty humor, though. It’s a fine difference, but your OP and your subsequent explanation seemed mismatched to me. ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2001, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-humor-is-not-comedy-it-is-stupidity/90192/45 "2001-10-30T04:57:50Z")
I’m sorry, but [this PvP comic](http://www.pvponline.com/archive.php3?archive=20010619) is funny, darn it! Esprix ---
**Author:** ![MagicalSilverKey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2001, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-humor-is-not-comedy-it-is-stupidity/90192/46 "2001-10-30T21:37:50Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by CrankyAsAnOldMan_ > This makes me wonder why you even bothered coming back to the boards after your most recent absence. I mean, have you read any of the bathroom threads?!? \*Obviously, no, I haven’t read any of the bathroom threads, nor do I plan to, if I may avoid it. > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Moebius_ > Humor is in the eye, or ear, or anus of the beholder. In my opinion, if it ain’t scatological, then it ain’t that funny. > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by erislover_ > “Toilet humor is not comedy”—— Interesting. Might I ask what comedy is before I show my extreme skepticism at what you feel it isn’t? > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by iampunha_ > And what about the people who find it funny? > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Caricci_ > First, MSK, I think you mean that you THINK toilet humor is stupid - not that it IS stupid. The stupidity of such homor would be rather difficult to prove, don’t you think? \*I agree, what an individual finds humorous is their prerogative. Anyone who finds it funny, may enjoy it all they wish. I, however, quite rarely find it amusing. > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by iampunha_ > Perhaps you could have asked her to stop, or simply stopped reading? \*True, I could have stopped reading, but I did not, because we were having a conversation and she tossed that TMI in, abruptly. > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by FireUnderpantsBoobs_ > Truthfully, I hate toilet humor, but the OP was so stupid (no offense, MSK) that I had to respond the way I did. > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by FireUnderpantsBoobs_ > That’s not really humor; that’s an explanation of an event. If she had told some poop jokes, that would have been humor. However, this is hardly a reason for you to get worked up about scatalogical comedy. \*No offense taken, FireUnderpantsBoobs, thank you. I must admit, my reaction was quite exagerrated and unfocused > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Caricci_ > Also, why would a diaper discussion make you think of toilet humor in movies, TV, etc.? I mean, you were talking to a person in chat, rather than in real life, and TV and movies aren’t real life either, and poop is involved, but that doesn’t mean the situation could be described as toilet humor in TV or movies. \*FWIW, I know this woman in person. She is the woman I am currently involved with. I know her quite well and she _does_ enjoy toilet humor, in general. Again, I admit I was exagerrating and unfocused. > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Rachelle_ > I did it because it was funny how something so foul can come out of something so wonderful and just thought I’d share the joy with my friend on the phone since he couldn’t be there to witness the wonder in person. \*I had this realization, long after the incident had occurred, and I had already posted. I can agree with where you’re coming from, although, I can’t say that I necessarily appreciate it. > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Osip_ > Blow it out your Ass MSK your really have pissed me off. \*Sorry, Osip. I didn’t mean to upset you, or anyone else for that matter. > [@](#): > > Might I suggest you rant about your friend giving you to much information? Aim your gripes at the problem, NOT make a general bitch aimed at a totally different subject. \*Please, see above replies to other quotes. > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by eirroc_ > Oh man is anyone else imagining MSK talking in this really pompous voice? > [@](#): > > _Originally posted bymagdalene_ > Ooh, look, MagicalSilverKey is pontificating in a humorless, pompous manner! MSK, you might have an easier time with toilet humor, and toilets in general, if you took care of that pole lodged up your ass. Check the yellow pages for reputable tree-trimming services in your area - by now I’m sure someone could count the rings on that motherfucker and tell how old you are. > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Osip_ > Since when have you become a pompus whiney bastard? I apologize if I came across as being pompous. I wasn’t intending to be. I will admit that I am a rather uptight individual. It is often quite difficult for me to be humored, in general, let alone by toilet humor. I cannot honestly say that I never am amused by toilet talk. Personally, I feel it’s mostly about the right time, and the right situation, in order for it be amusing. The diaper detail thing happened very abruptly, completely throwing off the linear conversation we were having. Concerning movies, tv, etcetera, utilizing scatology, I generally don’t care for it, even if it is timed “appropriately.” ---
**Author:** ![SaxFace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/13edae/32.png) [@SaxFace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SaxFace)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2001, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-humor-is-not-comedy-it-is-stupidity/90192/47 "2001-10-30T22:02:19Z")
Please, tell us more about yourself! ---
**Author:** ![Sofa\_King](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/58956e/32.png) [@Sofa\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sofa_King)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2001, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-humor-is-not-comedy-it-is-stupidity/90192/48 "2001-10-30T22:40:01Z")
Ah, **MSK** , mein froind, just for you I am going to mine the depths of the greatest comic genius the world has ever known, and try to convince you that scatology isn’t just great comedy, it’s the _original_ great comedy. It’ll take me a little while, though. ---
**Author:** ![Billy\_Rubin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/billy_rubin/32/3622_2.png) [@Billy\_Rubin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billy_Rubin)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2001, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-humor-is-not-comedy-it-is-stupidity/90192/49 "2001-10-30T23:03:51Z")
Specifically read **Borborygmy** ’s post [here](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=80957). b. ---
**Author:** ![stofsky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dfb087/32.png) [@stofsky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stofsky)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2001, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-humor-is-not-comedy-it-is-stupidity/90192/50 "2001-10-31T00:15:47Z")
**]MSK**, I’m sure my 6 year old daughter will be happy that I can’t think that pulling my finger is funny any more. I’ll tell her that she can’t laugh when she farts, too. How do you do a “putz” smilie? ---
**Author:** ![MagicalSilverKey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2001, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-humor-is-not-comedy-it-is-stupidity/90192/51 "2001-10-31T01:44:45Z")
In attempt to be fair, I checked out some of the scat humor threads linked to in this thread. After having read them, all I have to say is :::yawn::: pats mouth :rolleyes: slowly shakes head from side to side. checks pulse… nope, nothing there ---
**Author:** ![hawthorne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@hawthorne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hawthorne)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2001, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-humor-is-not-comedy-it-is-stupidity/90192/52 "2001-10-31T14:07:30Z")
[The Baron von Richtoven] Ah… toilet humour. For us the toilet is a functional device, but for you it is ze basis of an entire culture. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-humor-is-not-comedy-it-is-stupidity/90192.md?page=2)