Call Quote by Jen Kirkman
“If I write a joke, sometimes people will call it a 'lie,' and I'm fascinated with that.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy: Live Performance, 2015
Creating humor can be perceived as deception, highlighting how audiences judge authenticity in comedy.
In simple terms: People may think jokes are lies, questioning truth in humor.
Embrace honesty while crafting jokes.
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When to use this quote
- stand-up routine
- writing workshop
- media interview
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think honesty improves comedic resonance?
- How does audience bias affect joke reception?
Humor can be misread as falsehood, limiting impact.