Quote by Anna Chlumsky

In order to satirize adequately, I think you need to bring people down to Earth and be like, 'Yeah, these people drink coffee and have tummy troubles and they go to the bathroom like anybody else, and they all have relationship problems, if they even have relationships.'

In order to satirize adequately, I think you need to bring p

Summary

This quote highlights the essence of effective satire, suggesting that to satirize something or someone effectively, it is necessary to depict them as flawed human beings with relatable everyday experiences. By doing so, the satirist brings them down to Earth and exposes their vulnerabilities. The quote also emphasizes the universality of struggles, such as drinking coffee, health issues, using the bathroom, and relationship problems, which helps to reveal the commonality and sometimes absurdity of these experiences, making them ripe for satirical commentary.

By Anna Chlumsky

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