I must admit I am nervous about getting Alzheimer's. Once it hits, I might tell my best joke and never know it.
Joan RiversRead
We don't apologize for a joke. We are comics. We are here to make you laugh. If you don't get it, then don't watch us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Comedians are not obligated to justify their jokes; their primary role is to entertain.
In this quote, Joan Rivers emphasizes the role of comedians in society as entertainers who aim to provoke laughter without the need for apology or explanation. Rivers suggests that humor is subjective, and if a person does not appreciate a joke, they are free to choose not to engage with that comedic content, underscoring the artistic freedom associated with comedy.
Themes
ComedyJokesEntertainmentFreedomSubjectivity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a stand-up comedy show to remind the audience of the nature of humor.
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I walk on a stage, and I know if it's been a good show or not. You know when it's been a good interview. No one has to tell you. You know it. You feel it. You can feel the air. You can feel everything about it when it's a good show. And you know when you've messed up.
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