Believe Quote by Doug Stanhope
“I believe that everyone should be treated as an individual. Women should be treated equally in the right to vote, sure. But if I'm paying to see a comedy, then I just want to see who's funniest, with everyone treated equally.”
About This Quote
Source Stand‑up Comedy: Doug Stanhope Live, 2015
Advocates equal treatment for individuals, separating personal merit from group identity, especially in entertainment contexts.
In simple terms: Treat each person as an individual, not a group.
Judge people by merit, not gender.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Comedy shows
- voting rights discussions
- workplace hiring
- team sports selection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance individual merit with structural inequality?
- When does “equal treatment” perpetuate unfairness?
May overlook systemic biases that affect perceived merit.