Airplane Quote by Michael Showalter
“Will Ferrell is probably the funniest comic actor, certainly of my generation. I am a huge, huge Will Ferrell fan. I'm not a huge comedy buff, truthfully. What I find funny is either something unbelievably stupid, like Dumb And Dumber or Airplane!, where the jokes are just so stupid and pointless, or something like The Office or The Comeback, where the humor is in the excruciating awkwardness of a situation. Stella kind of explores both of those, stupidity and awkwardness.”
About This Quote
He admires Will Ferrell's comedic style, noting that both absurdity and awkwardness make him funny.
In simple terms: He likes absurd and awkward humor.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate comedy that mixes stupidity with awkward moments.
Themes
comedy
humor
absurdity
awkwardness
personal taste
Mood
amused
reflective
Type
observational
personal
When to use this quote
- watching movies
- TV shows
- stand‑up
- writing comedy
- discussing humor
Key Concepts
slapstick
situational irony
character-driven humor
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes absurd humor work for you?
- How does awkwardness create comedy?
A Different Perspective
Humor that relies solely on slapstick may not appeal to all audiences.
