--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Remember that Cosby show where he…" description: "\"Remember that Cosby show where he harrassed the children? Well I put on a little suit and because I am so small they invited me on but nobody was laugh..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/568/thom-yorke-979_children_remember-that-cosby-show-where-he-harras_1593970.jpg" --- # Remember that Cosby show where he harrassed the children?… ![“Remember that Cosby show where he harrassed the children? Well I put on a little suit and because I am so small they invited me on but nobody was laughing at my jokes. I guess I'm just, too, particularly smart for them.” quote by Thom Yorke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/568/thom-yorke-979_children_remember-that-cosby-show-where-he-harras_1593970.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/568/thom-yorke-979_children_remember-that-cosby-show-where-he-harras_1593970.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/568/thom-yorke-979_children_remember-that-cosby-show-where-he-harras_1593970.jpg) > “Remember that Cosby show where he harrassed the children? Well I put on a little suit and because I am so small they invited me on but nobody was laughing at my jokes. I guess I'm just, too, particularly smart for them.” [Thom Yorke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-yorke/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The narrator feels alienated, believing their intellect is misunderstood, leading to isolation and frustration. **In simple terms:** Feeling smart but unappreciated, causing loneliness. Key Takeaway Seek connection with like‑minded individuals. Themes isolation intellectual alienation frustration Mood melancholic contemplative Type artistic social When to use this quote - workplace meetings - social gatherings - creative collaborations Key Concepts social dynamics self‑esteem Questions to Reflect On - How can you bridge the gap with others? - What environments value your perspective? 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