My character is self-important, poorly informed, well-intentioned but an idiot. So we said, `Let's give him a promotion.'
Stephen ColbertRead
Truthiness is what you want the facts to be as opposed to what the facts are. What feels like the right answer as opposed to what reality will support.
Interpretation
Truthiness refers to belief based on personal feelings rather than facts.
In this quote, Stephen Colbert highlights the distinction between subjective perceptions of truth and objective reality. The concept of 'truthiness' suggests that people often prefer what feels right to them over evidence or factual correctness, illustrating a common tendency to prioritize belief over reality in discussions and decision-making.
In practice
In a discussion about politics, one might quote Colbert to emphasize the importance of objective facts over popular opinion.
My character is self-important, poorly informed, well-intentioned but an idiot. So we said, `Let's give him a promotion.'
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