You can't be funny for funny's sake. You try to get as…
“You can't be funny for funny's sake. You try to get as outrageous situation as you can but it always has to be believable and based in real character motivations and what people would really do.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Comedy must balance outrageousness with believability, grounded in true character motives.
In simple terms: Funny needs realistic motives.
Make jokes that could happen.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stand‑up routine
- TV script
- improv sketch
- character study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep jokes fresh yet plausible?
- What limits does realism impose on humor?
Too much realism can stifle imagination.