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““How in the world do you tellyour wife that her mother was born a unicon?””

Bruce Coville

About This Quote

Source Interview: Discussing Writing Humor, Bruce Coville, 1998

The speaker struggles with how to humorously explain an absurd family secret.

In simple terms: Finding a funny way to reveal a bizarre truth.

Key Takeaway

Use humor to ease awkward revelations.

Themes

communication humor family secrets

Mood

lighthearted playful

Type

anecdotal conversational

When to use this quote

  • telling jokes
  • family gatherings
  • confessing secrets

Key Concepts

storytelling social awkwardness

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is humor the right tool for delicate information?
  • How can you gauge your audience’s comfort?
A Different Perspective

Humor may not always be appropriate for sensitive topics.

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