Quote by Fred A. Allen

We are living in the machine age. For the first time in history the comedian has been compelled to supply himself with jokes and comedy material to compete with the machine. Whether he knows it or not, the comedian is on a treadmill to oblivion.

We are living in the machine age. For the first time in hist

Summary

This quote implies that the advancement of technology, particularly machines and automation, has had a significant impact on the role of comedians. In the machine age, comedians are now required to continuously generate new material to keep up with the entertainment industry. This quote suggests that if comedians fail to adapt and rely solely on their own creativity and wit, they risk becoming obsolete and forgotten amidst the ever-evolving machine-driven world.

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Comedy

By Fred A. Allen

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