Best Quote by P. J. O'Rourke
“A lot of newspaper columns used to be written in a rat-a-tat-tat, fast-paced style - and they tended to be funny. They were a little relief from the grimmer, grayer parts of the newspaper, and one of the best people at doing this was Will Rogers.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Great Rat-A-Tat-Tat of Newspaper Columns”, 1995
Fast‑paced, humorous columns offered comic relief from serious news, exemplified by Will Rogers’ style.
In simple terms: Humor in brief columns lightens heavy news.
Key Takeaway
Use wit to balance seriousness.
Themes
humor
media
relief
Mood
playful
lighthearted
Type
satirical
commentary
When to use this quote
- op‑eds
- radio scripts
- online blogs
Key Concepts
satire
journalism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can humor coexist with serious reporting?
- What limits does brevity impose?
A Different Perspective
Too much speed can sacrifice depth.
