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Originally Posted by Lostie!

I don't care if her awful comments are part of a character (nor do I believe that, actually). That doesn't make what she says any better. Using that logic, it would be justifiable for me to run into a seriously ill patient's hospital room and mock their plight if I ended it with "not really, I'm just playing a character". I'm pretty sure it would be hurtful and wildly offensive regardless.

Of course, the "it's just a persona" thing is just one excuse used to justify her words, "she tells it like it is" and "she's just joking" being others.

It's also quite tiring to see some of her fans continuously blame others for judging her for comments she chooses to make. Sorry, but she alone bears the responsibility for any hurt she causes, her "I don't give offence, you take it" line is crap and a weak way to absolve herself of any responsibility for her own actions.

When did words begin to hurt and offend so much

When did we lose the ability to just shrug it off.

When did we start using offence as a weapon to destroy someones life and reputation.

Joan Rivers was an advocate for keeping humour raw, offensive, provocative.

If people stopped taking her so bloody seriously they'd see the brilliant character she is