Quote by Tom Lehrer

Political satire became obsolete when they awarded Henry Kissinger the Nobel Peace Prize.

Political satire became obsolete when they awarded Henry Kis

Summary

This quote suggests that political satire became irrelevant or lost its effectiveness due to the decision to bestow the Nobel Peace Prize upon Henry Kissinger. The implication is that the prestigious award, given to individuals who contribute to world peace, was contradictory and absurd considering Kissinger's controversial involvement in events such as the Vietnam War and Chilean coup. By awarding him the prize, it is implied that the seriousness of political reality overshadowed the power of satire to critique or expose political hypocrisy. However, it's worth noting that this interpretation reflects the perspective of the quote's author.

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