Comedy Quote by Jasper Fforde
““We have it on good authority that they might disguise it as a double entendre in a bedroom farce and deliver it up the rear entrance at Comedy.””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Eyre Affair (novel adaptation), 2001
The quote humorously suggests that a joke can be hidden as a double meaning in a farcical scene and delivered in an unexpected way.
In simple terms: A joke can be disguised as a double meaning in a farce.
Key Takeaway
Look for hidden humor in unexpected places.
Themes
humor
wordplay
theatre
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
literary
comedic
When to use this quote
- stage performance
- writing
- improv comedy
- script editing
Key Concepts
double entendre
farce
comedy
subversion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does context change the perception of a joke?
- When does a double entendre become offensive?
A Different Perspective
Humor may not translate across cultures or audiences.
