Applause Quote by Phyllis Diller
“A stand-up comic is judged by every line. Singers get applause at the end of their song no matter how bad they are.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy Routine, 1972
Comedians are judged line by line, while singers receive applause regardless of quality.
In simple terms: Comedians face stricter scrutiny than singers.
Key Takeaway
Recognize differing standards across performance arts.
Themes
performance
critique
fairness
Mood
critical
observational
Type
entertainment
social
When to use this quote
- stand-up shows
- music concerts
- talent shows
- media reviews
Key Concepts
artistic evaluation
audience expectation
media bias
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are comedians judged more harshly?
- How can singers improve beyond applause?
A Different Perspective
Audience bias can be unfair to new talent.
![“All the shows we did pre-airdate, and I'd come out - "Rob Lowe!" - and it was [Offers bored applause.] After the show aired? I came out - "Rob Lowe!" - and the place was, like, bedlam. And then the next week, they wouldn't let anyone under the age of 20 into the audience. And I'm going, "So that's…” quote by Rob Lowe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/66b/rob-lowe-855_age_all-the-shows-we-did-pre-airdate-and-i-d_31307.jpg)
