Yeah, I know I'm ugly. I said to a bartender, 'Make me a zombie.' He said 'God beat me to it.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A self-deprecating joke about looks where a drink order leads to a comparison.
- In plain terms
- He used a drink joke to mock his own appearance.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor helps cope with self-image.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we handle looks?
- Why do we joke?
Another view
Self-criticism can sometimes hurt more than help.
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