Being Quote by Bruce Robinson
“I like situational comedy when people are being completely serious and yet you can find something extremely funny, not jokes.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Killing Fields, 1984
Humor arises when serious situations are juxtaposed with absurdity, revealing comedy without overt jokes.
In simple terms: Serious scenes can be funny when absurd.
Look for irony in everyday seriousness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- watching drama
- reading news
- social media
- personal interactions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seriousness amplify humor?
- When does absurdity become offensive?
Humor may be missed if one expects traditional jokes.