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[–] dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago

people feel they can get away with more in joke form and hence are more likely to share their true beliefs?!

That's true. Usually, it's used in a non-disparaging way though. Like when professional comedians raise political or social issues that are straight-up taboo or too uncomfortable for polite conversation. We laugh, we cry a little, but most importantly, we think and talk about it.