My character is self-important, poorly informed, well-intentioned, but an idiot: So we said, 'Let's give him a promotion.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The character is intentionally flawed and self-important to create comedy.
- In plain terms
- Playing an idiot who thinks he is important.
- What can you take from it?
- Satire uses irony.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Another view
Relies on stereotype.
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