It seems that at least once a month, an amateur “funny” person puts up a hilarious post on Social Media. Then when the rest of the world sees it, they are “shocked” that what they found side-splitting is not.
Yes, people are way too thin skinned these days. But many are rightfully so after decades and centuries of having “jokes” aimed directly at them. So you can either whine about people not being filled with good humor or you can adjust what you put out into the world.
And I do not want to hear your excuse of “I ran it by my wife, friend, employees.” I don’t mean that you need to test market every last little post but how about running your “comedy chunk” by someone or someones who you see posting the popcorn emoji on screenshots of your posts.
I could quickly give you the names of multiple people that would advise on your “stand-up” routine and give a thumbs up or down on it. Hell, maybe I should start a PR Pre-check service for breweries. I could advise you on how a certain beer name is way too sexist or problematic to others. So, here is the new way forward. E-mail me at beersearchparty@gmail.com with your beer name, a copy of your draft Facebook post, your list of funny #—-. I will do the legwork and get back to you. You can pay me in beer or bills because either way I will save you time and regret.
And this is coming from a seriously white and middle-aged dude. All I need is a beard (can’t grow one) to be in the craft beer supermajority that currently exists.
Now I am not the Fun Police, cracking down on any form of laughs but you can be funny and not be an -ist of some sort.