Government proposes, bureaucracy disposes. And the bureaucracy must dispose of government proposals by dumping them on us.
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Being a humorist is not a voluntary thing. You can tell this because in a situation where saying a funny thing will cause a lot of trouble, a humorist will still say the funny thing. No matter how inappropriate.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Humorists are compelled to be funny, often regardless of the consequences.
This quote by P. J. O'Rourke highlights the intrinsic nature of humorists, suggesting that their urge to make people laugh is so profound that it overrides their awareness of appropriateness or potential repercussions. It implies that for humorists, humor is not just a choice but a necessity that can lead to both joy and trouble in social situations.
Themes
HumorComedyInappropriateCompulsionLaugh
In practice
Example use cases
In a stand-up comedy show to illustrate the nature of humorists.
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