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“I think they should put pies on the fronts of trains, so that when they hit something it's at least a little bit funny.” quote by Demetri Martin
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“I think they should put pies on the fronts of trains, so that when they hit something it's at least a little bit funny.”

Demetri Martin

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Source Stand‑up Comedy: Live at the Comedy Store, 2015

He jokes that placing pies on train fronts would add humor to accidents, highlighting absurdity.

In simple terms: Pies on trains would make crashes funny.

Key Takeaway

Find humor in absurd ideas.

Themes

humor absurdity safety

Mood

playful lighthearted

Type

comedic social

When to use this quote

  • creative brainstorming
  • stress relief
  • public safety discussions

Key Concepts

comedy social commentary

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is humor appropriate for tragedy?
  • How does absurdity reveal truth?
A Different Perspective

May trivialize serious accidents.

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