Comedy Quote by Demetri Martin
“I'm very hip-oriented. I focus on hips in my comedy - probably more than any other hipster comic who is out there hipping today. My hips, other hips. I work with my hips a great deal. That is what I do. But not in a gay way.”
About This Quote
Source Comedy routine, stand‑up performance
Uses wordplay on “hip” to create a self‑referential joke about his comedic focus, separating it from sexual connotations.
In simple terms: He jokes about focusing on hips, not sexuality.
Key Takeaway
Play with language to create humor.
Themes
humor
wordplay
identity
creativity
Mood
playful
lighthearted
Type
comedic
observational
When to use this quote
- stand‑up shows
- writing sessions
- improvisation
Key Concepts
puns
self‑deprecation
performance art
Questions to Reflect On
- What other body‑related puns can you think of?
- How does self‑deprecation affect audience connection?
A Different Perspective
The joke may rely on cultural context and could be misunderstood.
![“My dad was a big fan of comedy. He wanted to be a stand-up. He loved Lenny [Bruce]. He also loved Lord Buckley and jazz and stuff. He was a hipster. My parents were kind of beatnik-y, you know, for Salt Lake City. But my humor, I think, came from wanting to disarm people before they hit me.” quote by Judd Apatow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b6a/judd-apatow-1471_beatnik_my-dad-was-a-big-fan-of-comedy-he-wanted_87831.jpg)
