RP: You have the only job in the world where people line up to hug you. Davey: Well, me and the Pope. RP: Are you crazy? You can't hug the pope. He's inside the bubble. Davey: Are you sure you can't hug the Pope? Hey, everyone, does anyone know if you're allowed to hug the Pope?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Davey jokes that he and the Pope are the only jobs where people line up to hug him, then seriously questions if the Pope is huggable.
- In plain terms
- He compares his job to the Pope's regarding fan hugs.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor can mix fame with unlikely comparisons.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which jobs involve public physical contact?
- How do you joke about fame?
Another view
The comparison to the Pope is culturally specific and might not translate.
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