Building Quote by Rodney Dangerfield
“I knew a girl so ugly, I took her to the top of the Empire State building and planes started to attack her.”
About This Quote
Source Comedy routine: Stand‑up, 1980s
He jokes about a girl’s extreme ugliness causing absurd reactions.
In simple terms: A girl’s ugliness leads to planes attacking.
Humor can exaggerate social anxieties.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dating
- public speaking
- media satire
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does satire cross a line?
- How does humor reflect societal pressures?
Exaggeration may offend; humor must balance sensitivity.