Go Quote by Joel McHale
“There are always ridiculous things on television or on the Internet that make people go, 'Did you see that?' That could be anything from a clip from the 'Real Housewives' to someone jumping off their roof and missing the pool to a zillion other things.”
About This Quote
Television and internet constantly deliver absurd content that provokes surprise and disbelief.
In simple terms: Media is full of absurdity.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate media.
Themes
media
absurdity
surprise
Mood
humorous
critical
Type
observational
satirical
When to use this quote
- social media
- broadcast
- entertainment
Key Concepts
culture
technology
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes something absurd?
- How does absurd media affect perception?
A Different Perspective
Not all content is absurd.
![“One of the biggest breaks we had actually, one of the biggest, the hardest I laughed on the movie [The Hangover] was the baby was just doing ridiculous things and making hilarious faces. But I'm sitting there and I'm supposed to be having this exchange with Zach [ Galifianakis] and the baby is…” quote by Ed Helms](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bcc/ed-helms-4996_acting_one-of-the-biggest-breaks-we-had-actuall_193069.jpg)
![“Well, that would be a title [the busiest guy in Hollywood] still reserved for Ryan Seacrest. I have one assistant; he has about nine. I don't have a food taster yet, I don't have a fluffer either. But, yes there are some days when I don't know if I am coming or going.” quote by Joel McHale](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/210/joel-mchale-8254_assistants_well-that-would-be-a-title-the-busiest-g_72338.jpg)
