There seems to be no lengths to which humorless people will not go to analyze humor. It seems to worry them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author notes that people who lack humor obsess over analyzing it, which kills the spirit of humor.
- In plain terms
- People without humor worry too much about analyzing it.
- What can you take from it?
- Overanalyzing humor can ruin it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does analysis kill joy?
- Why do people critique fun?
Another view
Some analysis is necessary for understanding art.
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