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“Dear Editor: It's a damn good story. If you have any comments, write them on the back of a check.” quote by Erle Stanley Gardner
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““Dear Editor: It's a damn good story. If you have any comments, write them on the back of a check. ””

Erle Stanley Gardner

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.

Key Takeaway

Use humor to highlight bureaucratic absurdities.

Themes

humor critique media communication bureaucracy

Mood

witty critical

Type

satirical letter

When to use this quote

  • Letter writing
  • editorial feedback
  • payment jokes
  • media criticism

Key Concepts

Satire public discourse

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this say about media feedback?
  • How effective is satire in critique?
A Different Perspective

May be misinterpreted as sarcasm.

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