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“We have it on good authority that they might disguise it as a double entendre in a bedroom farce and deliver it up the rear entrance at Comedy.” quote by Jasper Fforde
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““We have it on good authority that they might disguise it as a double entendre in a bedroom farce and deliver it up the rear entrance at Comedy.””

Jasper Fforde

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The quote humorously suggests that a joke can be hidden as a double meaning in a farcical scene and delivered in an unexpected way.

In simple terms: A joke can be disguised as a double meaning in a farce.

Key Takeaway

Look for hidden humor in unexpected places.

Themes

humor wordplay theatre

Mood

playful ironic

Type

literary comedic

When to use this quote

  • stage performance
  • writing
  • improv comedy
  • script editing

Key Concepts

double entendre farce comedy subversion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does context change the perception of a joke?
  • When does a double entendre become offensive?
A Different Perspective

Humor may not translate across cultures or audiences.

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