Are comedians modern day philosophers?
Nietzsche vs. Groucho. Also: Norm Macdonald and Pete Holmes.
Are comedians modern day philosophers?
Nah.
Here’s Nietzsche, an actual philosopher:
“Discovering that one is loved in return really ought to disenchant the lover with the beloved. 'What? this person is modest enough to love even you? Or stupid enough?” ―Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good and Evil
And here’s Groucho:
That’s why comedians aren’t modern day philosophers: We’re much more succinct.
More from Norm Macdonald and Pete Holmes ahead…
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