The only guaranteed way to make something not very funny is to make it vague.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that if you try to be unclear or not specific when trying to be funny, it will definitely not be very funny at all. Being vague or not direct takes away the humor and makes it less interesting or enjoyable. In other words, the more specific and clear you can be when trying to be funny, the better chance it will actually be funny.
About Thomas Lennon
Thomas Lennon is a talented American actor, screenwriter, and comedian. He’s known for his roles in Reno 911!, Santa Clarita Diet, and The Odd Couple, as well as for co-writing popular comedy films like the Night at the Museum series and Baywatch.
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