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Cool is the enemy of funny.
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The quote says that trying to look stylish, composed, or impressive can get in the way of being funny. Humor often depends on seeming playful, awkward, or even a little ridiculous. Protecting a “cool” image leaves less room for the looseness that makes people laugh.
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