But I think you can make fun of anything as long as it’s funny enough.

Meaning of the quote

What Sarah Silverman is saying is that you can joke about almost anything, as long as the joke is really funny. She believes that if a joke is truly hilarious, then it's okay to make fun of even serious or sensitive topics. The key is that the humor has to be strong enough to make the joke work, and not just be mean or hurtful.

About Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman is an acclaimed American comedian, actress, and writer known for her bold, satirical comedy tackling controversial topics. She rose to fame on shows like Saturday Night Live and The Sarah Silverman Program, and has starred in numerous films and TV projects, often voicing animated characters. Silverman’s comedy style and personal life have made her a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

More about the author

More quotes from Sarah Silverman

The first time I did stand-up was the summer I was 17.

Sarah Silverman

American comedian, actress, and writer

They’ve got great parents; I’m just trying to be the fun uncle.

Sarah Silverman

American comedian, actress, and writer

I have a ton of Holocaust stuff, and some of it is really hard core.

Sarah Silverman

American comedian, actress, and writer

I enjoy the last quarter of all basketball games.

Sarah Silverman

American comedian, actress, and writer

But I think you can make fun of anything as long as it’s funny enough.

Sarah Silverman

American comedian, actress, and writer

I don’t set out to offend or shock, but I also don’t do anything to avoid it.

Sarah Silverman

American comedian, actress, and writer

Relations between black and white would be greatly improved if we were more accepting of our fears and our feelings and more vocal about it.

Sarah Silverman

American comedian, actress, and writer

It shows the truth – that the real meaning of a word is only as powerful or harmless as the emotion behind it.

Sarah Silverman

American comedian, actress, and writer

And then before going back for my sophomore year, I decided to change my major to arts and sciences, and my dad cut a deal with me: He said if I’d quit school he’d pay my rent for the next three years, as if I were in school.

Sarah Silverman

American comedian, actress, and writer

By the time I would have graduated, at 22, I was a writer and featured performer on Saturday Night Live.

Sarah Silverman

American comedian, actress, and writer

You know, I think whatever a comic talks about onstage is all they talk about offstage.

Sarah Silverman

American comedian, actress, and writer

I looked up and saw the shape of a heart made by the silhouette of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon kissing.

Sarah Silverman

American comedian, actress, and writer

Well, I’m not afraid to say something if I think it’s funny, even if it’s harsh or racist.

Sarah Silverman

American comedian, actress, and writer

That’s not to say that I don’t find anything offensive.

Sarah Silverman

American comedian, actress, and writer

I really think everything is fair game.

Sarah Silverman

American comedian, actress, and writer

I’m Jewish, but I’m totally not.

Sarah Silverman

American comedian, actress, and writer