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“If you're looking for sympathy, you'll find it in the dictionary, somewhere between 'shit' and 'syphilis'.” quote by Anonymous
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““If you're looking for sympathy, you'll find it in the dictionary, somewhere between 'shit' and 'syphilis'.””

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Source Internet Meme, 2010

Sympathy is portrayed as scarce, humorously placed between profanity and disease in a dictionary.

In simple terms: Sympathy is hard to find.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the rarity of genuine empathy.

Themes

humor language empathy society irony

Mood

wry reflective

Type

satirical observational

When to use this quote

  • online forums
  • social media
  • stand‑up comedy

Key Concepts

social commentary satire dictionary metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why use humor to discuss empathy?
  • How does this reflect societal attitudes?
A Different Perspective

Humor can trivialize serious emotional needs.

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