Bars Quote by David Walliams
“There's a sort of magic and music to comedy. Some words, some numbers even, are funnier than others. A Caramac bar, for instance, is funnier than a Milky Way.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Children’s Book Awards, 2015
Comedy works best when it has a rhythm and pattern, making certain words or numbers inherently funnier than others.
In simple terms: Comedy’s humor often comes from rhythm and pattern.
Key Takeaway
Use rhythm and pattern to craft jokes.
Themes
humor
creativity
language
performance
Mood
playful
energetic
insightful
Type
observational
entertaining
When to use this quote
- stand‑up routines
- writing workshops
- advertising jingles
- teaching language
- improv games
Key Concepts
comedic timing
phonetics
cultural references
Questions to Reflect On
- What patterns make you laugh?
- How can you test comedic timing?
A Different Perspective
Not all audiences share the same sense of rhythm, so jokes may fall flat.
