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Humor has historically been tied to the mores of the day. The Yellow Kid was predicated on what people thought was funny
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"Humor has historically been tied to the mores of the day. The Yellow Kid was predicated on what people thought was funny about the immigrant Irish. When you're different in a society, you're funny"

- Will Eisner

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This quote by Will Eisner speaks to the concept that wit is typically linked to the values and also ideas of a certain culture. He makes use of the instance of the Yellow Kid, a cartoon personality from the late 19th century, to show this factor. The Yellow Kid was a funny personality who was based on the Irish immigrants of the time. This personality was amusing due to the fact that he was various from most of the populace. This quote suggests that wit is often used to downplay distinctions between people, and that it can be utilized to link the void between different societies. It additionally suggests that humor can be made use of to bring individuals together, even if they have various backgrounds. Inevitably, this quote serves as a suggestion that wit can be a powerful device for understanding and also connecting with individuals who are various from us.

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Will Eisner This quote is written / told by Will Eisner between March 6, 1917 and January 3, 2005. He was a famous Cartoonist from USA. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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