Quote by Calvin Trillin

With humor, it's so subjective that trying to think of what the ideal reader would think would drive you crazy.

With humor, it's so subjective that trying to think of what

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Humor is a highly individualistic experience, making it nearly impossible to determine how each person will interpret and respond to it. Attempting to ascertain what a perfect audience would find funny is a fruitless exercise that can potentially cause significant mental distress.

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