I think it's the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Carlin argues that comedians should test societal boundaries and find where restrictions lie by intentionally violating them.
- In plain terms
- Comedians should test the limits of free speech.
- What can you take from it?
- Artists push boundaries to define them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is the line?
- Why do we need lines?
Another view
Some lines should not be crossed regardless of intent.
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