Quote by Allen Klein

Any attempts at humor immediately after September 11th were deemed tasteless.

Any attempts at humor immediately after September 11th were

Summary

This quote suggests that after the tragic events of September 11th, any efforts to use humor were considered inappropriate and offensive. The sensitive nature of the event made it difficult for people to find humor in such a devastating tragedy. This statement implies that a collective sentiment emerged where jokes or attempts at humor were met with disapproval and considered in bad taste due to the profound impact of the September 11th attacks on individuals and society as a whole.

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