Quote by Lenny Bruce, quoted in Performin
Satire is tragedy plus time. You give it enough time, the public, the reviewers will allow you to satirize it. Which is rather ridiculous, when you think about it.
Summary
This quote suggests that satire relies on the passage of time for it to be accepted and understood. It implies that tragic events or situations can eventually become subjects of satire once enough time has passed and people are willing to find humor in them. The quote also highlights the irony in society's willingness to allow mockery and criticism of serious matters, implying that this acceptance is somewhat absurd. Overall, it conveys the idea that satire emerges from a combination of tragedy and temporal distance.
Topics
Satire
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