The only honest art form is laughter, comedy. You can't fake it... try to fake three laughs in an hour - ha ha ha ha ha - they'll take you away, man. You can't.
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If something about the human body disgusts you, the fault lies with the manufacturer.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote humorously suggests that if one finds something about the human body unappealing, they should blame its creator, which is a clever way to encourage acceptance of human nature.
Lenny Bruce's quote plays with the idea of personal responsibility regarding bodily perceptions. He implies that disgust towards the human body is not inherent to individuals but rather reflects our judgments about what we see, urging us to consider a more accepting perspective on human nature and its imperfections.
Themes
Human BodyDisgustAcceptanceCreationPerception
In practice
Example use cases
During a talk about body positivity, this quote could illustrate the importance of self-acceptance.
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