Self-Deprecation/Quotes

"Don't applaud that! Applaud my idiocy."

—Conan O'Brien

"Comedy is the second-lowest form of entertainment, next to animation."

—Trixie Tang, The Fairly Odd Parents

"Sorry. I apologize to any of the parents of the kids who bought this album, and to the kids and their pets, for having to listen to this. Especially this song. It's terrible."

—Five Iron Frenzy, "Kingdom of the Dinosaurs", Quantity is Job 1

"We must never stop reminding the reader what little value they get for their money!"

—William Gaines, on the philosophy of Mad Magazine

Why Do People Write "Considered Harmful" Essays?

There are those cases where such essays are written because the author enjoys grandstanding, and knows that use of the "considered harmful" format will get them noticed. A piece of this type is usually so over the top that it is easy to spot. For example, a piece titled "'Considered Harmful' Essays Considered Harmful" would very likely be a case of using the "considered harmful" format to draw attention for its own sake. We will ignore such essays in this commentary.

—Eric A. Meyer, in the essay "Considered Harmful" Essays Considered Harmful

Diabeetus: You know what would be sadder than reviewing this game? ...if someone went and hacked the damn thing.

Slowbeef: I'll sa-- fuck you.

"Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I ask, 'Where have I gone wrong?' Then a voice says to me, 'This is going to take more than one night.'"

—Charles Schulz

I get no respect.

—Rodney Dangerfield

"There is no Jewish conspiracy to control the banks. You know why? Because we can't agree on a place to go for dinner! We couldn't even get the meeting started! (in an authoritative voice) 'All right, the Jewish meeting to control the banks will now commence.' (in a grouchy voice) 'Hey, who died and made you king? Never mind me. I'm no one here. I have no opinions.'"

—Jon Stewart

"Your Little Kuriboh was fun for a while, but now he's worn out his welcome."

—Gansley, Yu-Gi-Oh the Abridged Series episode 48

Peejee: Every day it's more obvious to me how Davan takes after you.

Fred: Now just a second. I can insult him 'cuz he's my son!

—Something Positive, "A Few Changes"

We don't know about reverb,

We may not be good looking.

This is the only song we know,

These are the chords for us.
—Korpiklaani, "Bring Us Pints of Beer"

Captain Marvel is to Superman what Go Bots are to Transformers, what Power Rangers are to Voltron, or what Cracked magazine is to Mad magazine.
—Cracked.com, "5 upcoming comic book movies that must be stopped, p. 2

"I laugh in the face of danger! Then I hide until it goes away."

—Xander, Buffy the Vampire Slayer