Why it's okay to make fun of wives:
Over the years, a lot of jokes have been bounced because they insult a particular group in society. No need to name them, you all know what is, and is not off-limits. So why are wife jokes universally tolerated?
I think one tenant of comedy that is generally accepted is that, within any society, it's not out of bounds if the underclass makes fun of the ruling class...but not the reverse. So why then are wife jokes permitted? I think you have your answer...
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