Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

The telling of jokes is an art of its own, and it always rises from some emotional threat. The best jokes are dangerous, and dangerous because they are in some way truthful.

The telling of jokes is an art of its own, and it always ris

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This quote suggests that joke-telling is a form of art that emerges from a place of emotional vulnerability or uncertainty. The best jokes are considered dangerous because they often contain an element of truth. By playful manipulation of truth, jokes have the power to challenge norms, unveil uncomfortable realities, or express opinions that may otherwise be difficult to address directly. Hence, jokes have a unique ability to connect with people and provoke thought through their ability to tackle sensitive subjects in a light-hearted and unexpected manner.

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