I have good-looking kids. Thank goodness my wife cheats on me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cohen attributes his children's looks to infidelity, using a joke to deflect responsibility for his own traits.
- In plain terms
- He jokes his good-looking kids are not his because his wife cheats.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-deprecating jokes can deflect insecurity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why joke about paternity?
- What insecurities drive this humor?
Another view
Jokes about cheating can normalize distrust.
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