Get out of jail free

I find many things in this world annoying, but one thing that grates me the most is what I call the get out of jail free card.

The get out of jail free card is used by someone after they say something offensive to a person, but then say “no offense”, or (even worse) “just joking”. I think it’s reprehensible of the person. This is used mostly by people who are too cowardly to admit it’s what they actually think, but want to say it anyway. How can someone say something insulting, and think that by saying “just joking” will make everything okay? Is the culprit saying the victim is some sort of figure of fun?

I can say some things that are horribly insulting, but I feel I don’t have to clarify it. My family and friend’s know what I’m like, so they know I wouldn’t dream of saying something like that and mean it. But I would never think of spilling insults to someone I have just met. I believe it shows immaturity and just a rude streak in the person.

Maybe I’m a hypocrite. I don’t think I am, but I guess that’s just a matter of opinion.