I know a man who is a midget dwarf, he's this tall. [holding his thumb and forefinger three inches apart] He poses for trophies.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He mentions a short man posing for trophies, using a visual gag about size.
- In plain terms
- A short man poses for trophies.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical differences can be used for visual humor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does humor intersect with representation?
- When does a visual gag become offensive?
Another view
The joke may be insensitive to people with dwarfism.
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