Quote by Umberto Eco

The comic is the perception of the opposite humor is the feeling of it.

The comic is the perception of the opposite humor is the fee

Summary

This quote suggests that comedy or humor is subjective and highly dependent on individual perception. One person may find something humorous while another may not. It implies that humor is determined by our ability to understand and appreciate something as funny, and that it ultimately stems from the way we perceive a certain situation, idea, or message. Ultimately, it highlights the subjective nature of humor and how it can vary from person to person.

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Humor

By Umberto Eco

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