Quote by Tom Walsh

Humor results when society says you can't scratch certain things in public, but they itch in public.

Humor results when society says you can't scratch certain th

Summary

This quote highlights how humor emerges from the contrast between societal norms and our natural instincts or desires. Society imposes rules and limitations on our behavior, dictating what is considered appropriate or acceptable in public. However, there are times when our primal needs or urges, symbolized by the itching sensation, contradict these social constraints. The humor arises when we find ourselves in situations where we are compelled to scratch those "forbidden" itches in public, defying societal expectations and experiencing a humorous tension between our inner desires and external norms.

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Humor

By Tom Walsh

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