Comedy Quote by Calvin Trillin
![“There's always a source for humor [in politics]. If it's inappropriate to write about, if there's nothing funny about it, then it's not funny. So it sort of selects itself. It has to. And plus, often something that wouldn't be funny at the time is okay to make jokes about later.” quote by Calvin Trillin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d68/calvin-trillin-4656_humor_there-s-always-a-source-for-humor-in-pol_978146.jpg)
“There's always a source for humor [in politics]. If it's inappropriate to write about, if there's nothing funny about it, then it's not funny. So it sort of selects itself. It has to. And plus, often something that wouldn't be funny at the time is okay to make jokes about later.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1990s
Humor in politics works when it highlights absurdity; if a topic lacks humor, it isn’t funny, and time can make it acceptable later.
In simple terms: Political jokes need absurdity and distance in
Key Takeaway
Use humor wisely, respect timing.
Themes
politics
humor
timing
Mood
witty
critical
Type
observational
satirical
When to use this quote
- campaign coverage
- late-night shows
- social media memes
Key Concepts
satire
social commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- When does a joke cross the line?
- How does time change what’s funny?
A Different Perspective
Humor can trivialize serious issues if misused.
