Bob Odenkirk: Life is a Meaningless Farce

• Bob Odenkirk believes life has no inherent meaning
• His views are rooted in a bleak, grounded perspective
• Comedy can be a way to cope with this reality

The Buzz Score

The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical

Forum Voices

Some people find comfort in Odenkirk’s words, while others think it’s unhelpful to those struggling.

When you’re successful and rich (enough, at least), this is a nice whimsical thing to say. When you’re suffering in the trenches, this isn’t very helpful.

Others see life as a ride, questioning what’s real and what’s not.

The world is like a ride in an amusement park. And when you choose to go on it you think it’s real because that’s how powerful our minds are.

For some, art and comedy are ways to cope with the absurdity of life.

When the zeitgeist is overwhelmingly nihilist, dare to be an absurdist.

Focus Keyword: Life’s Meaning