Damn good Quote by Erle Stanley Gardner
““Dear Editor: It's a damn good story. If you have any comments, write them on the back of a check. ””
About This Quote
Source Letter: The New York Times, 1955
He suggests feedback be sent with a payment, using humor to critique editorial processes.
In simple terms: Send comments with a check as a joke.
Use humor to highlight bureaucratic absurdities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Letter writing
- editorial feedback
- payment jokes
- media criticism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about media feedback?
- How effective is satire in critique?
May be misinterpreted as sarcasm.