--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It's a tough one because some comedians…" description: "\"It's a tough one because some comedians and some genres of comedy seek to shock or offend, or make somebody say, 'woah, I can't believe they said that!..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3af/rebecca-root-9397_believe_it-s-a-tough-one-because-some-comedians_1889650.jpg" --- # It's a tough one because some comedians and some genres of… ![“It's a tough one because some comedians and some genres of comedy seek to shock or offend, or make somebody say, 'woah, I can't believe they said that!' I'm thinking of Joan Rivers, I'm thinking of Bernard Manning, Jim Davidson. The fact is that, by and large, they're just not funny! The jokes…” quote by Rebecca Root](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3af/rebecca-root-9397_believe_it-s-a-tough-one-because-some-comedians_1889650.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3af/rebecca-root-9397_believe_it-s-a-tough-one-because-some-comedians_1889650.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3af/rebecca-root-9397_believe_it-s-a-tough-one-because-some-comedians_1889650.jpg) > “It's a tough one because some comedians and some genres of comedy seek to shock or offend, or make somebody say, 'woah, I can't believe they said that!' I'm thinking of Joan Rivers, I'm thinking of Bernard Manning, Jim Davidson. The fact is that, by and large, they're just not funny! The jokes just aren't funny.” [Rebecca Root](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rebecca-root/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Comedy that relies on shock or offense often fails to be genuinely funny, as humor should engage rather than merely provoke. **In simple terms:** Shock humor is usually not funny. Key Takeaway Seek humor that connects, not just provokes. Themes comedy offense humor culture audience taste Mood reflective critical analytical Type observational satirical commentary When to use this quote - stand‑up performances - writing workshops - media criticism - cultural analysis Key Concepts social commentary taste ethical boundaries Questions to Reflect On - What makes humor truly funny beyond shock? - How can comedians balance edginess with genuine wit? 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