Quotation
Quote by Victoria Wood
Please don't tell me what's funny, cos I know what's funny. And you probably don't.
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Understanding this quote
The speaker insists that they already know what is funny and do not need someone else to explain it. The final sentence dismisses the other person’s judgment, suggesting that their sense of humor is less reliable. The tone is blunt and confident, with a teasingly confrontational edge.
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- The Guardian
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- Official Statement
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