(In his usual dry, monotone voice) 'Thanks.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Presents a single word 'Thanks' as a joke, implying it is delivered dryly.
- In plain terms
- He just says thanks in a funny or bored way.
- What can you take from it?
- Minimalist delivery can turn a mundane word into a performance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is less more?
- How does tone change meaning?
Another view
Without context or tone, the joke fails to land.
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