Do you want me to apologize after every joke? If it doesn't offend somebody it's probably not a joke. It's probably an observation that's not funny. It's gotta offend somebody somewhere.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker suggests that jokes are meant to push boundaries and potentially offend someone. Apologizing after every joke, according to the speaker, implies that the joke falls short on being humorously controversial. Jokes that only consist of harmless observations are unlikely to be funny as they do not challenge or provoke a reaction from anyone. To elicit laughter, jokes often need to touch upon sensitive subjects or offend someone in some way, as comedy often relies on breaking social taboos or addressing uncomfortable topics.

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