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 ?
Question: Why does the speaker feel the need to clarify that they are only joking ?
Option 0: In order for their site to accept credit card payments , the processor requires them to not say anything too questionable
Option 1: They are a family friendly entertainment channel and they do n't want to have a negative influence on younger viewers
Option 2: They are sponsored by a company that requires them to not say anything that can be deemed offensive
Option 3: Religion is a sensitive topic and they do n't want to give anyone the wrong idea that they are making fun of it
Answer: 3