Quote by Ronald Knox

The hall-mark of American humor is its pose of illiteracy.

The hall-mark of American humor is its pose of illiteracy.

Summary

This quote suggests that a distinctive characteristic of American humor is deliberately pretending to be uneducated or lacking knowledge. American humor often relies on portraying oneself as ignorant or unknowing in order to generate comedic effect. This satirical approach to humor not only highlights societal clichÃ©s and stereotypes but also provokes reflection on the prevalence and impact of illiteracy in American culture. Overall, this quote implies that American humor often uses feigned lack of knowledge as a tool to entertain and challenge social norms.

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Humor

By Ronald Knox

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