It is never difficult to distinguish between a Scotsman with a grievance and a ray of sunshine.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A Scotsman with a grievance is as hard to find as a ray of sunshine, implying both are rare or difficult to distinguish.
- In plain terms
- It is easy to spot a Scotsman who is unhappy because they are common.
- What can you take from it?
- Grievances are common among Scotsmen according to this stereotype.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do stereotypes shape our humor?
Another view
This relies on a potentially offensive national stereotype.
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