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What does it mean?
A naive defense of actors is met with a cynical joke about their character.
In plain terms
He jokes that actors behave badly at meals.
What can you take from it?
Humor often targets stereotypes.

Where it applies

  • casting
  • criticism
  • dinner

Putting it to work

  • spot hypocrisy
  • debunk claims

Questions to consider

  • Are actors truly different?

Another view

Stereotypes are not facts.

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