you can make fun of a public figure all you want as long as you stick to making fun of their political ideology, slip ups, bad acting, poor singing etc.
but family, and personal pot shots are below the belt. for example calling someone fat, or ugly, or calling their family names or making fun of their family's failures, disadvantages or shortcomings.... its off limits and its uncool.
i dont care for Sarah Palin either way, but Letterman lost me as a fan.
not only did he take serious pot shots at Palin, but he has also insulted flight attendants, a group of highly trained professionals, many of which take their jobs very seriously and are not there to serve drinks - they are there to pull your ass out of flaming wreckage when the sh*t hits the fan.
I used to really like Letterman when i was much younger, but he doesn't "make fun" of others equally or fairly - if you are going to have a late night talk show and you are going to make fun of a political candidate - do it like Conan O'Brien or Jay Leno... apply your jokes equally across the board to candidates on the left and right. an entertaining and professional host can remain neutral while still being funny.
Letterman seems to lean way too far Left and aim his jokes way too far right. and his show serves as a personal far left forum and shooting gallery at right wingers.
so in short.
not only has he offended an entire profession, but he also alienates a large part of a potential audience by consistently targeting the right.
besides; the election is over! why is he still talking about Palin? I think he has a crush
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