To think SIL just doesn't have a sense of humour

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Not a hugely important issue (or even an issue at all), but just thought I'd share to get the views of MN'ers.

I came across this clip on YouTube and thought it was very funny, playing on the stereotypical thoughts of how Women should be from the 40s/50s. I sent it to my SIL who just didn't think it was funny at all and said it just perpetuated a sexist stereotype and she would just not accept that it was at all funny. She is one of those people who, I think just likes "face level" humour like why did the X do X, then an answer, and not satire.

What do you think-funny or a stereotype?

Some people just don't get satire. It sounds like your SIL is one of them. It doesn't mean that she lacks a sense of humour. It's just that satire seems to go straight over some people's heads. At least she knows her limits. 😉

At the risk of keeping this Active...
"You're what's wrong with society at the moment...." - well maybe 13 years ago!!!!
Where the hell did you find it & why resurrect it?? 🙄

I just realised I've replied to a zombie post. 🤦‍♀️

It’s pointing out the utter absurdity of sexist ideas. Satire is a powerful political tool for dismantling patriarchy.