Quote by Norm MacDonald

I don't really like politics that much. And I like the order and simplicity of sports. They have an ending. You can argue with your friends about it, but in the end you still like sports. I almost love the fantasy world of sports more than the real world.

I don't really like politics that much. And I like the order

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses a disinterest in politics and a preference for sports due to their orderliness and simplicity. They find solace in the fact that sports have clear, definitive conclusions, unlike the often complex and never-ending nature of politics. The quote hints at a desire to escape from the complexities of the real world and retreat into the fantasy realm of sports, where arguments may arise but personal enjoyment remains intact.

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By Norm MacDonald

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