“Sometimes the funniest thing to say is mean.”
— Dave Chappelle
Simplified Meaning:
When we try to be funny, sometimes we say things that hurt others' feelings. Imagine you're with friends, and someone trips and falls. You might make a joke about it to make everyone laugh, but the person who fell might feel embarrassed or sad. In this situation, the joke might seem funny to some people, but it's also mean because it makes someone else feel bad. Think of a time when you received a hurtful comment disguised as a joke. It can sting, even if the person didn't intend to harm you. This teaches us that humor should be used carefully. Being funny doesn't mean we have to be mean; there are many ways to make people laugh that don't hurt anyone. Instead of joking about someone's mistake, we could share a funny story or do something silly that everyone can enjoy together without feeling bad.
