Skip to content

Deep thought Quote by Jack Handey

“You know something that would really make me applaud? A guy gets stuck in quicksand, then sinks, then suddenly comes shooting out, riding on water skis! How do they do that?!” quote by Jack Handey
Download Open image
“You know something that would really make me applaud? A guy gets stuck in quicksand, then sinks, then suddenly comes shooting out, riding on water skis! How do they do that?!”

Jack Handey

About This Quote

Source TV: Deep Thoughts, 1992

The speaker humorously imagines an absurd stunt involving quicksand and water skis, highlighting the ridiculousness of some TV stunts.

In simple terms: Absurd stunt idea with quicksand and water skis.

Key Takeaway

Question the feasibility of wild ideas.

Themes

humor absurdity stunt design imagination

Mood

playful analytical

Type

comedic creative

When to use this quote

  • TV comedy writing
  • special effects planning
  • creative brainstorming

Key Concepts

physics of quicksand water ski mechanics comedic timing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a stunt both funny and safe?
  • How can absurdity be used effectively in storytelling?
A Different Perspective

Such ideas are entertaining but often impractical without safety and physics considerations.

3.6 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by Jack Handey

Explore all 358 Jack Handey quotes

More Deep thought quotes

Browse all 676 Deep thought quotes