Jokes are grievances.
—Marshall McLuhan, 1969
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Some things are privileged from jest—namely, religion, matters of state, great persons, all men’s present business of importance, and any case that deserves pity.
—Francis Bacon, 1597No man ever distinguished himself who could not bear to be laughed at.
—Maria Edgeworth, 1809Big head, little wit.
—French proverbI used to think that everyone was just being funny. But now I don’t know. I mean, how can you tell?
—Andy Warhol, 1970