Quote by Rodney Dangerfield

Good crowd...good crowd. I'm telling you I could use a good crowd. I'm OK now but last week I was in rough shape... Why? I looked up my family tree and found out I was the sap.

Good crowd...good crowd. I'm telling you I could use a good

Summary

This quote is a humorous play on words and self-deprecating in nature. The speaker sarcastically expresses the need for a supportive audience, highlighting their need for validation. By stating that they discovered they were "the sap" by looking up their family tree, they imply that they come from a foolish or gullible lineage. It essentially serves as a lighthearted way of acknowledging personal shortcomings and finding amusement in one's own comedic misfortune.

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By Rodney Dangerfield

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