Dinner Quote by Red Buttons
“E.T., who said to Phyllis Diller, You look weird. Never got a dinner!”
About This Quote
He jokes that an alien made a comment to a comedian, then missed a dinner.
In simple terms: A comedic alien comment leads to a missed meal.
Key Takeaway
Don’t let jokes prevent real connections.
Themes
humor
communication
absurdity
Mood
playful
lighthearted
Type
comedic
absurd
When to use this quote
- stand‑up comedy
- scripted jokes
- TV skits
Key Concepts
social interaction
unexpected encounters
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the alien represent?
- Why is the dinner important?
A Different Perspective
Humor can obscure sincerity.
![“Music [is] the third rail of life. You grabbed it to shock yourself out of the dull drag of hours. To feel something. To burn with all the emotions you didn't get to experience in the ordinary run of school, TV, and loading the dishwasher after dinner.” quote by Joe Hill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/44b/joe-hill-1162_dinner_music-is-the-third-rail-of-life-you-grab_5424.jpg)
