Humor

"A story was once told by the existentialist philosopher Søren Kierkegaard about a clown that summarized this danger most succinctly. He wrote, "It happened that a fire broke out backstage at a theater. The clown came out to inform the public. They thought it was just a jest and applauded. He repeated his warning, they shouted even louder. So I think the world will come to an end amid general applause from all the wits, who believe that it is a joke" (Either/Or, 1:30)."
         -  Tom Patton from the Master's Seminary