Able Quote by Jackie Mason
“Blacks can get into medical school with a lower grade ... If that's true, a Jew should be able to play basketball with a lower net.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy Routine, 1990
The joke uses a faulty analogy to highlight perceived unfairness in admissions standards across different groups.
In simple terms: Analogy shows perceived double standards.
Key Takeaway
Question fairness in standards.
Themes
humor
social commentary
inequality
Mood
satirical
provocative
Type
comedic
critical
When to use this quote
- college admissions
- sports try
- policy debates
- public discourse
Key Concepts
logical fallacy
bias
equity
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the comparison valid?
- What factors truly affect admissions?
A Different Perspective
The analogy oversimplifies complex issues.
