Comic Quote by Ti West
![“That's what's interesting about people. It can be funny, but when [John] Travolta got there and did [comic moments] you're like, "Oh! This is really funny." Or when Karen [Gillan] and Taissa [Farmiga] do something, I'm like, "This came out so much funnier."” quote by Ti West](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/426/ti-west-2310_comic_that-s-what-s-interesting-about-people-i_277612.jpg)
“That's what's interesting about people. It can be funny, but when [John] Travolta got there and did [comic moments] you're like, "Oh! This is really funny." Or when Karen [Gillan] and Taissa [Farmiga] do something, I'm like, "This came out so much funnier."”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Ti West, 2023
People often find humor in unexpected moments, especially when familiar actors deliver surprising performances.
In simple terms: Unexpected performances can be funny.
Key Takeaway
Notice and enjoy surprise humor.
Themes
humor
performance
expectation
culture
media
Mood
amused
playful
reflective
Type
observational
entertainment
When to use this quote
- watching movies
- live theater
- social media memes
- improv shows
Key Concepts
Comedy theory
audience perception
celebrity influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a surprise funny for you?
- How does familiarity with an actor change your reaction?
A Different Perspective
Humor may rely on prior knowledge of the actors, limiting its impact for unfamiliar audiences.
![“It's not the plot [of Valley of Violence] - the plot is the reason to get all these things to happen, all these character moments to happen. It was always meant to have these two perspectives.” quote by Ti West](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3dc/ti-west-2310_character_it-s-not-the-plot-of-valley-of-violence_20670.jpg)
![“I wrote [Valley of Violence] entirely with James Ransone in mind. I get such a joy out of watching his performance and seeing people watch this. He's so great. The bravado thing and the foolishness, he does them both so well. It's weird because he's so hateable in the movie, but in the end, you're…” quote by Ti West](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/26f/ti-west-2310_bravado_i-wrote-valley-of-violence-entirely-with_69257.jpg)
