Censorship can kill comedy. But not all jokes need telling | Libby Brooks
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Taking offence easily on others' behalf is likely to curb truly creative work, rather than rein in cruder gags and stereotypes Ever since the Andrew Sachs furore last autumn , when Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross taunted the actor about his granddaughter's sexual antics, certain sections of the media have been gainfully filleting and de‑contextualising "edgy" comedy, before inviting...