I have always felt that humor was a wonderful vehicle to let us become connected with each other and ourselves: I try to portray the similarities and polarities in men and women, so that we can acknowledge and embrace our collective consciousness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Tomlin views humor as a tool to connect people by highlighting shared human experiences and differences.
- In plain terms
- Humor helps us connect with others and ourselves by showing similarities.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor can bridge gaps between people through shared recognition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does humor affect your relationships?
- What connects you to others?
Another view
Humor can also divide people if used as mockery.
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