When Jack Benny plays the violin, it sounds as if the strings are back in the cat. ~ Fred Allen
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fred Allen critiques Jack Benny's violin playing humorously.
- In plain terms
- The joke suggests the violin strings are made of cat fur.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-deprecating humor builds camaraderie.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you give feedback?
- When is teasing appropriate?
Another view
Harsh criticism can damage relationships.
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