Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

I don't think there would be many jokes, if there weren't constant frustration and fear and so forth. It's a response to bad troubles like crime.

I don't think there would be many jokes, if there weren't co

Summary

This quote suggests that the existence of jokes is a direct response to negative aspects of life, such as frustration, fear, and crime. It implies that humor serves as a coping mechanism or release valve for dealing with these troubling circumstances. The quote implies that jokes offer a way to lighten the mood and find some relief in the face of bad troubles.

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Crime Trouble

By Kurt Vonnegut

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