Comedy Quote by Christopher Moore
“The fact that 'A Dirty Job' has comedy and supernatural horror in it, that both are woven in and out of it with a whimsical tone, despite the fact that it's about death, makes it hard to characterize with standard genre labels - but I have no problem with that. I'd call it a funny story about death, and leave it at that.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Dirty Job, Christopher Moore, 2007
The story mixes humor with supernatural horror about death, using a whimsical tone that defies simple genre classification.
In simple terms: Funny story about death with horror elements.
Key Takeaway
Accept genre blending; enjoy the mix.
Themes
humor
death
supernatural
genre blending
Mood
playful
darkly humorous
Type
literary
genre‑bending
When to use this quote
- reading
- discussing genre
- writing
- marketing
- film adaptation
Key Concepts
whimsy
horror
comedy
death
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor change your perception of death?
- Can genre blending broaden appeal?
A Different Perspective
Genre labels may limit audience expectations.
