"Many A Truth Is Said In Jest"

Nala · 02-11-2006 10:07pm #1

Was talking to someone about this today- I know everyone slags each other about potentially hurtful things to some extent but do you often say things in a jokey way when you actually really mean it? Even subconsciously? I have seen people joke about hating each other when they actually do etc and am just wondering, or am I just too scared to say things upfront?!?!

I've phrased all this really bad.

Crucifix · 02-11-2006 10:11pm

Not really. It's an attitude I fear aswell, I don't like the idea of people believing all the crap I spout.

Trinity · 02-11-2006 10:14pm

Yep i do it but in other areas not quite the way you put it. Guess it is cowardly.
I dont dislike anyone that i know of!! And no i wouldnt use it to say something bad about a person but i do it regularly.

And its not necessarily bad things either - if that makes sense!

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Thrill · 02-11-2006 10:26pm

You mean laughing at someone while your telling him hes a pr**k?

The Sweeper · 02-11-2006 10:28pm

Jokes have punchlines. Two-faced bitchy comments that are delivered with a dry chuckle at the end of them do not.

Trinity · 02-11-2006 11:05pm

thrill wrote:

You mean laughing at someone while your telling him hes a pr**k?

Is that Q for me?

If so then no no no thats not what i mean!! I sometimes used lighthearted jokes to start a conversation i think the other person might need a hand opening up for - stuff like that!

No i am too honest for my own good sometimes and i dont go for that sneaky backhanded comments thing i would rather say things directly if its something negative!!

iFight · 02-11-2006 11:15pm

Do a little bit yea, but not as it's described (bitchy snide comments). More like if someone needs a waking up, you can lightly bring them back to reality without screaming down their throat.

falipo · 02-11-2006 11:25pm

yeh i know what ya mean i do this a lot,but im not the kind of person tat would hold back from saying something to something upfront anyway

Faith · 02-11-2006 11:42pm

Yup, I do it, but I'm constantly cracking jokes anyway, so I doubt anybody realises it.

I am naturally inclined to take the piss out of people, but never maliciously. I have one friend who cannot laugh at herself, and whenever I make a joke involving her, she looks at me like I've just announced that I murdered her puppy. Now, that's annoying!

Ruu_Old · 02-11-2006 11:46pm

iFight wrote:

Do a little bit yea, but not as it's described (bitchy snide comments). More like if someone needs a waking up, you can lightly bring them back to reality without screaming down their throat.

Similar here, I hate no one*. There are some people who are just begging to be laughed at that I sometimes can't resist.

*at present

Civilian_Target · 03-11-2006 12:55am

Faith wrote:

I have one friend who cannot laugh at herself, and whenever I make a joke involving her, she looks at me like I've just announced that I murdered her puppy. Now, that's annoying!

I hate that - "You just offended me and now I'm going to have a huff" - fine you go and do that!

thebman · 03-11-2006 3:18am

If I have something to say to someone, I say it to straight to their face.

Only had to do it once or twice. I get on with almost anyone but when someone pisses me off they find out about it.

bluto63 · 03-11-2006 4:01am

Na, I don't do anything like that. I either say it outloud quite clearly or else keep it to myself. I don't try to disguise it.

azezil · 03-11-2006 10:14am

All of the freakin time, I always start laughing when I tell the truth, is it any wonder people never believe me!

Amusingly, if I make something up people usually do believe me :rolleyes:

shane86 · 03-11-2006 11:06am

tbh im suprised so many of you pal around with people you dont even like. No need for jokes if i dont like someone they know it tbh.

As for abuse, I refer to my mates as pricks and spas the whole time, its a term of endearment by now