You know, I'm sorry. Normally we have all the writers. We've got a big group of people kicking that soundbite around, but right now it's just me. So... let me see if I can, just quickly, whip something up here; erm... erm... ooh! I've got something. FUCK YOU!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stewart expresses frustration by shouting a vulgar phrase instead of writing a joke.
- In plain terms
- He screams an insult to show anger.
- What can you take from it?
- Sometimes raw frustration overrides humor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does humor fail?
- How do we handle pressure?
Another view
It relies on shock value over wit.
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