'When they asked Jack Benny to do something for the Actor's Orphanage - he shot both his parents and moved in.' ~ Bob Hope[3]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bob Hope makes a dark joke implying Jack Benny killed his parents to take over.
- In plain terms
- Hope jokes Jack killed his parents for the orphanage money.
- What can you take from it?
- Dark humor often relies on exaggeration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a joke dark?
- How do you handle roasts?
Another view
This is a fictional joke, not a fact.
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