Is it insensitive to find humor in tragedy?

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This post was edited by righty1 at October 9, 2017 5:28 PM MDT

Wonder if he got charged later for stealing the glass.

yes, very insensitive

I had a couple of similar thoughts, but like you, I kept them to myself.

I get thoughts like that, too. It's best to just keep it to yourself or only share with others who have a sick sense of humor.

I see it more as a coping mechanism than finding humor in it but if sharing, know your audience.

Maybe he didnt realize that he was clutching onto that beer bottle....humans do weird things when calamity strikes, Righty!

Its really about timing. We have to assimilate tragedy at our own pace, and humor can be a reflexive reaction, part of how we cope with these events. 

My guess is the bar patron didn’t want to worsen his tragedy by spilling his expensive coping mechanism. 
 Too soon? 

Timing is important. The more distant the tragedy the more acceptable the humor but make no mistake tis tasteless all the same if making light of the severity of the event.
The pic and comment is not offensive. It compliments British fortitude. This post was edited by O-uknow at October 9, 2017 5:37 AM MDT

Is just life...we all react differently to things. 

Did you see the guy chugging his beer and flipping off the Vegas shooter?

Not if nobody knows about it.

Only if you're doing it at the wake and the funeral.

Nope.  Though it may be insensitive to openly express it in front of others, even that depends upon the others in your presence.  Some of us react with humor to the most horrible and painful things, it is just our way of coping with the pain and/or the the horror...it is neither meant to be insensitive nor disrespectful.    

Probably. Everyone is offended by or sensitive to something, though. As others have said, knowing your audience is key.