Groucho Marx (1890–1977) is one of my favorite humorists. Mustachioed and animated, he was known for his razor-sharp wit, rapid-fire wordplay, and subversive humor that skewered social conventions. His signature style combined clever puns, biting sarcasm, and an irreverent disregard for authority figures—especially the pompous or powerful—making him a favorite among audiences seeking laughter that felt both smart and rebellious. With his leering eyebrows, rolling eyes, and ever-present cigar, Groucho delivered zingers that walked the line between absurdity and insight, often mocking high society while celebrating the underdog. His humor was deeply verbal and intellectual, drawing on vaudeville timing and a playful, anarchic spirit.
Following are three Marx quotes:
—"Those are my principles, and if you don't
like them... well, I have others.”
—"One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas.
How he got into my pajamas I'll never know.”
—"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best
friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.”
—Mitchell Hegman
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