You shouldn't make jokes about hurricane devastation.
Dan is in a barber shop and hurricane Irene is ravaging the East Coast of the United States that day.
Dan wants to talk about hurricane Irene.
Dan expresses verbal grief over the loss of lives in hurricane Irene.
Dan jokes about the number of deaths in hurricane Irene to the patrons.
The barber patrons agree, and they engage in further serious conversation.
Dan is given a cold stare and Dan feels confused.