Assembly Quote by Jory John
![“Mac [Barnett] and I prank each other during our presentation. We show baby pictures of each other looking completely ridiculous. I can't believe the frilly shirt that I'm in, and Mac's wearing a sailor suit and playing a toy piano. That's a perfect example of a good prank, where we have three…” quote by Jory John](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/afb/jory-john-60334_assembly_mac-barnett-and-i-prank-each-other-durin_50495.jpg)
“Mac [Barnett] and I prank each other during our presentation. We show baby pictures of each other looking completely ridiculous. I can't believe the frilly shirt that I'm in, and Mac's wearing a sailor suit and playing a toy piano. That's a perfect example of a good prank, where we have three hundred people literally laughing in our faces, three hundred kids at every assembly. And it feels really good. It's really fun.”
About This Quote
The speaker describes a light‑hearted prank involving embarrassing baby photos, highlighting how shared humor can create a collective, joyful experience.
In simple terms: Humor builds community.
Key Takeaway
Playful embarrassment unites audiences.
Themes
Humor
Community
Playfulness
Vulnerability
Shared experience
Mood
Playful
Joyful
Nostalgic
Type
Anecdote
Observation
When to use this quote
- School assemblies
- Team meetings
- Workshops
- Ice‑breaker sessions
Key Concepts
Social bonding
Self‑deprecation
Audience engagement
Practical Applications
- Use funny visual props to break tension
- Encourage safe, consensual jokes to boost morale
Questions to Reflect On
- How can humor be used responsibly in professional settings?
- What boundaries should be set for personal jokes?
![“Mac [Barnett ] and I have been friends for more than ten years. We met working at an educational nonprofit. And we have been pranking each other the whole time. It's our own version of a prank war. We thought we would channel some of that energy into writing a book.” quote by Jory John](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c76/jory-john-60334_book_mac-barnett-and-i-have-been-friends-for_2004180.jpg)
![“Mac [Barnett]and I both had times when we moved, started new schools, and we know how hard that was, figuring out your identity and who you're going to be at the new school.” quote by Jory John](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e2e/jory-john-60334_hard_mac-barnett-and-i-both-had-times-when-we_2875017.jpg)
