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Blondes, the scourge of common sense : replacement of racial and ethnic jokes by blondes / by Brian Joe Rice, 2001

 Item — Box: 239, Folder: 8
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2615

Scope and Contents note

Identifies blond jokes as a replacement for racial, religious, or cultural jokes. Mentions variations of the same jokes where the protagonist is interchangeably blond or of a particular ethnic background. Explains that people tell jokes about outsiders because it makes what is different seem less threatening. Identifies jokes in general as a means of establishing a sense of superiority. Suggests that blond jokes are not offensive because no one believes themselves to be a part of that group. Includes a collection of ethnic and blonde jokes. Created by Brian Joe Rice while he was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 392 class during Fall Semester 2001.

Dates

  • Other: 2001

Conditions Governing Access note

Privacy restricted until 2071 for item "16" due to the interviewee's wish to remain anonymous. Permission for access must be obtained by the Supervisor of Reference Services.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Extent

1 volume (33 pages) ; 28 cm

Language of Materials

English

General

Missing consent forms.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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