I can give you this advice because I am obviously the funniest man alive, right?

Some jokes are perennial favorites in the comedy world. I know this because I spend my days and nights tuned into Comedy Central. I’ve become quite a connoisseur of stand-up comedy, but there are just some things that have been beaten to death.

The most prevalent of these jokes, in my opinion, is the age-old side-stitcher that black folks can say the N-word and white folks can’t. I’m looking at you, The Boondocks.

It never fails: whenever an African American comic goes up on stage, he is bound to tell this joke. And it was funny the first time. But now, it’s just a little old.

I think it’s time that folks realize that there are funnier things in the world than noting the proper use of a single, devisive word. Talk about your marriage. Talk about your childhood. Heck, talk about your family and their silly little quirks. But for the love of God, give the N-word a rest.

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