Fats Quote by Jennifer Lawrence
“I just think it should be illegal to call someone fat on TV... Because why is humiliating people funny?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015 Vanity Fair interview, 2015
Humor that degrades people is harmful and unnecessary, especially in media.
In simple terms: Being mean on TV is wrong.
Key Takeaway
Avoid humiliating jokes.
Themes
respect
media ethics
humor
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
ethical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- TV shows
- social media commentary
- public discourse
Key Concepts
dignity
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can comedians be funny without hurting others?
- What alternatives exist to mockery?
A Different Perspective
Humor can be used responsibly without cruelty.
![“That's what's interesting about people. It can be funny, but when [John] Travolta got there and did [comic moments] you're like, "Oh! This is really funny." Or when Karen [Gillan] and Taissa [Farmiga] do something, I'm like, "This came out so much funnier."” quote by Ti West](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/426/ti-west-2310_comic_that-s-what-s-interesting-about-people-i_277612.jpg)
