Estonian cultural commentator Riste Sofie Käär discusses the complexity of brutal humor, asserting that it may embody more empathy and critical thought compared to polite humor found in conventional settings.
In her cultural commentary, Riste Sofie Käär argues that brutal jokes often display more empathy and critical insights than typically well-mannered humor, which is often sanitized and devoid of deeper meanings. She references stand-up comedians defending their dark humor as a response to societal issues, arguing that if certain things are not tolerated in society, then the humor surrounding those topics should also be off-limits. Nonetheless, she feels that there is something unique about the way brutal jokes can encapsulate the human experience and social commentary.
