Quote by Larry David

I think we're all good and bad, but good's not funny. Bad is funny. Suppress the good and let the bad out, and then you can be funny.

I think we're all good and bad, but good's not funny. Bad is

Summary

This quote suggests that human beings inherently possess both good and bad qualities, but it's the expression of one's bad side that often leads to humor. The speaker implies that humor often stems from embracing and allowing our dark or mischievous tendencies to surface, while suppressing or hiding our virtuous nature. The underlying idea is that being solely good may make a person less funny or entertaining compared to someone who freely expresses their flaws and shortcomings.

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