We're gonna have to sweeten some of these jokes. That's a showbiz term for 'Add sugar to'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He defines a showbiz term for improving jokes by literally adding sugar.
- In plain terms
- Sweetening jokes means making them better, but he takes it literally.
- What can you take from it?
- Industry terms can be joked by taking them literally.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does jargon affect communication?
Another view
The joke might confuse those unfamiliar with the term.
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