Comedy Quote by Gore Vidal
“In the town of Ravella, where I have a house, when the Supreme Court said that an act of sodomy, as they describe it, could not be committed between a man and his wife, the entire square burst into laughter.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Myra Breckenridge, Gore Vidal, 1968
A court ruling on sodomy sparks public laughter, highlighting societal absurdity.
In simple terms: Legal absurdities provoke collective mockery.
Question and challenge unjust laws.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- civil rights activism
- media commentary
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor affect activism?
- What are the risks of trivializing serious issues?
Laughter may mask deeper oppression.