When I become the village idiot, or at least, it starts to become a joke, you can’t do that much longer.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that if people start to see you as a silly, foolish person, you won't be able to keep acting that way for much longer. It's suggesting that you need to be careful not to let your behavior become a joke or make you look like a fool, because it won't be accepted for too long. The quote is a warning to be mindful of how you present yourself to others.
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