Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: One might say that I ' m being all Raj Thackeray - ish ( or 90 's Bal Thackeray - ish ) but the Marathi manoos of today has got to err on the side of caution these days . Maybe this is what is called overkill or what being cranky and nitpicky is all about - or all of the above . NB : Given the absurdity of statements one gets to hear these days , I unfortunately find it necessary to clarify that I am actually kidding . If you ca n't joke about religion , what can you joke about ?

Answer:

Religion is a sensitive topic and they do n't want to give anyone the wrong idea that they are making fun of it



Why does the speaker feel the need to clarify that they are only joking ?