Comedy Quote by Harold Ramis
“For me, most comedy scripts fail in the mechanical playing-out of the setup. They'll pay lip service to a moral lesson or a psychological progression.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film discussion, 1995
Comedy scripts often fail by mechanically delivering setups without genuine moral or psychological depth.
In simple terms: Comedy lacks depth when formulaic.
Key Takeaway
Infuse humor with authentic character growth.
Themes
writing
film
comedy
Mood
analytical
creative
Type
creative
instructional
When to use this quote
- screenwriting
- directing
- workshops
Key Concepts
narrative depth
ethical storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- How to blend comedy with meaningful arcs?
- What makes a joke feel genuine?
A Different Perspective
Humor can be superficial without substance.
