TMI and GTF

Every generation likes to be different and to "shock" the generations previous. But there are limits that shouldn't be crossed.

Too Much Information (TMI) can push and might cross the lines. TMI is simply saying things that really should be kept private and some people don't mind hearing or reading it. That's fine, as long as it isn't hurtful to anyone. Personally, I don't want to hear about someone else's sex life and the activities they get involved in. I think that should be kept between the person and his/her partner(s). Same thing for hearing details about sicknesses or surgeries. Not really subjects I like discussing.

GTF, on the other hand, is always crossing the line and is usually hurtful to someone. What got me on this subject was an article asking if a comedian telling a joke about a star's miscarriage was going too far. No, I don't know what the joke actually was. Nor will I go looking for it. To me, that was not comedy and definitely went too far. I can't understand how anyone could be asking if it went too far. It should be an automatic response of going too far.

I understand that some people handle difficult situations by joking about them. That's fine if it relates to yourself and your experiences. But never at someone else's expense. Whether or not you like someone, your should respect their privacy and feelings. A traumatic experience, and a miscarriage is traumatic whether or not the baby had been wanted, should be handled with respect and dignity. Not used to poke fun at someone.

I'm sure if it ha been the other way around that the comedian would not have found it funny for the star to make a joke at his expense. Too few people look at how they would feel if the words were said against them rather than by them.

TMI is simply people not filtering their thoughts before speaking. GTF is being malicious, petty, cruel, and bullying. And lest you be someone denying that fact, think about it. The phrase is Going Too Far not Pushing The Limits. If you have to ask if something is GTF then the answer is most likely Yes.