Quote by Norm MacDonald

Comedy is surprises, so if you're intending to make somebody laugh and they don't laugh, that's funny.

Comedy is surprises, so if you're intending to make somebody

Summary

This quote highlights the essence of comedy as the element of surprise. It suggests that when a comedian intends to make someone laugh, the unexpected outcome of them not laughing can actually be funny in itself. It speaks to the unpredictable nature of humor and emphasizes the importance of surprise in eliciting laughter. It underlines the idea that even when comedy doesn't go as planned, the unexpected response can still create amusement.

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By Norm MacDonald

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