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What does it mean?
The speaker questions the intelligence behind the writing.
In plain terms
Who is the fool writing this show?
What can you take from it?
Critique the quality of the work you are in.

Where it applies

  • theater
  • tv production
  • comedy

Putting it to work

  • voice frustration
  • question quality

Questions to consider

  • Who is responsible for bad writing?
  • How do you complain on the job?

Another view

Self-deprecating jokes can undermine confidence.

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