(Describing his son-in-law's family) The family's so ugly, in the photo album, they keep the negatives!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cohen jokes that an ugly family must hide their photos, keeping only the negatives to avoid showing their appearance.
- In plain terms
- He jokes the family hides positive photos because they look bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor can soften criticism of others' looks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does joking about looks say about us?
- When is humor too mean?
Another view
Insulting looks in jest still reinforces shallow standards.
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