MEME REFERENCE

Is this some sort of peasant joke

Use Is this some sort of peasant joke when self-deprecating collides with humor, and that mismatch becomes the point of the conversation.

What it expresses

This phrase indicates a character's self-deprecating humor about their social status.

Example

For example, a person might use it when feeling underappreciated in their role.

When not to use it

Avoid Is this some sort of peasant joke when the situation lacks both self-deprecating and humor; the image would suggest the wrong relationship.

• self-deprecating
• humor
• status