Quote by Barbet Schroeder

Colombian humor is very black, very sarcastic.

Colombian humor is very black, very sarcastic.

Summary

The quote is referring to the distinctive nature of Colombian humor, identifying it as being "black" and sarcastic. "Black humor" often involves making light of dark or taboo subjects, displaying a penchant for finding humor in the macabre or tragic. Meanwhile, sarcasm is a form of ironic or mocking humor that often involves saying the opposite of what one actually means. Thus, this description suggests that Colombian humor tends to employ a daring, satirical approach that delves into darker themes and uses irony to entertain or critique.

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By Barbet Schroeder

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