Perhaps because 'dry' comedy is so much more rare and odd than 'dry' wit, there are people that never much cared for Keaton. Those who do cannot care mildly.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dry comedy is rare and polarizing; those who appreciate it feel strongly about it.
- In plain terms
- People either strongly like or dislike Keaton's dry comedy style.
- What can you take from it?
- Niche styles often create strong, divided reactions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do some styles divide audiences?
- How do you define dry humor?
Another view
This quote generalizes about audience reaction without specific data.
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