Quote by Christopher Walken

Some people can do things and get away with it. Comics are famously like that. Why is it that some guys can say the most horrible things and it's not offensive, it's funny?

Some people can do things and get away with it. Comics are f

Summary

This quote raises a question about the double standard of acceptability surrounding certain individuals' behavior. It highlights the phenomenon where comedians, specifically, can say things that might be considered offensive or inappropriate if said by someone else, yet evoke laughter instead of offense. The quote prompts reflection on why society permits such exceptions for certain individuals, pointing to the unique role and perception of humorists in challenging social norms and eliciting laughs through controversial or edgy material.

By Christopher Walken

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