The fact is that really no comedian sets out to offend you. Some comics enjoy the challenge of taking a subject that is likely to be found offensive and trying to make it funny‚ but the object is still to make you laugh. Offense is only a calculated risk. It's highly unlikely that a comedian whose only goal was to repulse you would ever make it past an open-mic stage, far less build a long career of touring theatres and television appearances.
Doug StanhopeThe whole institution of marriage itself really has no place in a progressive society.
Doug StanhopeIf you tell me you are going to kill yourself, I'm not going to try to talk you out of it.
Doug Stanhope