People come up to me and say, 'Emo, do people really come up to you?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fans ask the comedian if people really approach him, highlighting the irony of the question itself.
- In plain terms
- People ask him if people come up to him, which proves they are doing just that.
- What can you take from it?
- Questions can confirm the very thing they ask about.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we ask obvious questions?
- How does fame feel?
Another view
The joke is simple and relies on wordplay.
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