Comments made by journalists, such as proposals to bomb festivals or starve disabled individuals, reflect a double standard in humor depending on political affiliation. Notably, humor is used to break taboos and normalize extreme views, a tactic successfully employed by far-right influencers. Research indicates that far-right content utilizing humor tends to garner wider acceptance and reach compared to serious presentations of extremist views. The interplay between humor and extremism suggests a troubling trend of desensitization, as these influences permeate public life.
The use of so-called humor to present extreme ideas allows for the normalization of opinions that would typically be considered unacceptable in serious discourse.
Far-right influencers leverage humor and memes to desensitize audiences and mainstream extremist views, a tactic that appears to significantly enhance their message's reach.
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