Quote by George Saunders

The word 'funny' is a bit like the word 'love' - we don't have enough words to describe the many varieties.

The word 'funny' is a bit like the word 'love' - we don't ha

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This quote suggests that the word "funny" is similar to the word "love" in the sense that both words lack sufficient descriptors to fully capture their diverse forms. Just as love can come in different shapes and manifestations, funny experiences or humor can also take on various shades and types. It implies that the simplicity of these words prevents us from fully expressing the complex range of amusing or comical situations that we encounter in life.

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