As soon as I go into a dark subject, like discussing the people I've loved and lost, I off-road into absurdist comedy perversion. It's both a means of protection and a kind of denial, a blessing and a curse. Wait, it's not a blessing at all. I guess it would be a bad habit and a curse.
Interpretation
This quote suggests that using humor can be a coping mechanism for dealing with difficult emotions related to loss.
In this quote, Bob Saget reflects on how he navigates the painful subjects of love and loss by veering into absurdist comedy. He acknowledges that this approach serves both as a protective barrier against the heaviness of such topics and as a form of denial, indicating a complex relationship between humor, pain, and coping mechanisms. Ultimately, he questions the value of this habit, suggesting that while it might provide momentary relief, it also carries negative implications.
In practice
Using this quote during a stand-up comedy show to emphasize the healing power of laughter.
Comedians' first ten minutes usually stay with them the first several years of their career. It's their mission statement. Their disclaimer that lets people know who they are. Or were. It's also a good time to make fun of your name if you have a funny or strange one.
Listen, three eyes," he said, "don't you try to outweird me, I get stranger things than you free with my breakfast cereal.
"I've learned what's funny verbally ain't so funny on e-mail: They don't hear your intonations. Melissa broke up with somebody over that. She tried to tell him: "That was a joke!" But he just didn't get it. Mick Jagger said, "F- 'em if they don't get the joke." And I love him. That comes with age: Knowing it's their problem, not mine."
The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.
Not here not there not anywhere!
I can see we're going to get along like a house on fire," said Miss Tick. "There may be no survivors.
I'm so fast that last night I turned off the light switch in my hotel room and was in bed before the room was dark.
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