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This is a bit from my stand-up routine, and I want some honest feedback on it.

"Horrible story in the paper yesterday. It seems that out in L.A., a police-dog got away from the K-9 unit, and while it was out, it attacked and severely mauled a 39 year-old Mexican woman and her 3 year-old nephew. The spokesman for the LAPD, fearing bad press over the incident, was quick to respond at a press conference, 'We have no idea how this could have possibly happened. Our dogs are only trained to attack blacks.'"

Personally, I think this is one of the best written jokes I have. That may not say a lot for my act, but I stand by my assessment.

People have told me that the joke if racist, prejudiced, hateful, etc... Personally, I think it only comments on the racism that is rampant in the LAPD.

I am not asking you to be kind, but to be honest.

adamcomic,
It's very Richard-you can't worry about being politically correct if you want to be funny and truthful!!!!!It's funny!!!

True say...

I laughed, keep writing...

adamcomic,


Surprise. Surprise. I like it too. Reminds me of a similar joke I told about a local sports celebrity defending himself against molestation charges. "I didn't want to sleep with my daughter your honor, but my niece had a headache!" Of course, I didn't open with it. But back to you. I loved the concept. I think you might need to shorten it just a bit. But what the hell do I know...

adamcomic,

Fuck being politically corect! The fact that it's possible makes the joke funny. Besides, how could a K9 detect drugs in a car's fuel tank, but not sniff out the orange rind scent on her fingertips? Unless she just left KFC, then I could understand his confusion. One other thing, Blacks and Mexicans don't have children together because then they'd grow up too fucking lazy to steal. SAFE!!!

adamcomic,that shit was so funny made me spit coffee on my screen

Thanks all. That means a lot to me. Especially the praise from you, Jen. I don't think my feet have touched the ground since I read that. I have a feeling that if I tell my friends ONE MORE TIME about you saying, "It's very Richard", I'll have to get some new friends. Can't say that will be much of a sacrifice. Thanks again.