Original artwork, not a still
'Tis good to laugh at any rate; and if a straw can tickle a man, it is an instrument of happiness.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The value of laughter does not depend on the grandeur of what causes it. Even a straw can serve a worthwhile purpose if it brings happiness. The playful example makes delight available through small things, resisting the idea that pleasure needs an impressive occasion to count.
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