Quote by Emmett Kelly

Incongruity, they say, is one of the main ingredients of humor. Maybe it's because everybody can feel superior to me. I honestly don't know.

Incongruity, they say, is one of the main ingredients of hum

Summary

This quote suggests that incongruity, or the contrast between different elements, is crucial to generating humor. The speaker wonders if this is because their own incongruity makes them an easy target for others to feel superior to. Perceiving oneself as inferior or different may contribute to the amusement or entertainment of others, though the speaker remains unsure about this notion.

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By Emmett Kelly

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