RuPaul

For my tribe, the people I found years ago, we've found sanctuary in the irreverent, in the off-center, in the quirky... And that's how we stay entertained, and that's how we stay engaged in what would otherwise seem to be a really cruel world. A really harsh world.

American Entertainer

Dane Cook

As a comedian, I am obligated to tell you the truth, my truth. To share with you my beliefs, my perspective. And I think that we forget sometimes that that's the oath that comics take, that we will go up and share everything - the irreverent, the scary.

American Comedian

Alice Walker

Howard Zinn was magical as a teacher. Witty, irreverent, and wise, he loved what he was teaching and clearly wanted his students to love it, also.

American Author

Emma Stone

The only movie I can watch on a loop, over and over, is 'Help', the Beatles movie. It's so funny and irreverent and great.

American Actress

Jason Whitlock

Our conversations on 'The Herd' are irreverent, insightful and original. That's a great combination.

American Journalist

Brian Greene

I like 'The Simpsons' quite a lot. I love the irreverent character of the whole show. It's great.

American Physicist

Mandira Bedi

Chris Gayle has always been known to be a rather irreverent person.

Indian Actress

Ralphie May

I'm dirty, I'm irreverent - but I'm still a very topical comedian.

Norman Mailer

In America few people will trust you unless you are irreverent.

American Novelist

Horace

I hate the irreverent rabble and keep them far from me.

Roman Poet

Use 'irreverent' to describe a tone or action that intentionally lacks respect, often deliberately.

Respect and Tone

Be cautious when using 'irreverent' in different cultures, as perceptions of respect vary widely.

Cultural Sensitivity

'Irreverent' also captures a playful mocking of serious topics, which may not always be disrespectful.

Seriousness and Humor

Understand the room. Irreverent humor might amuse, offend, or both, depending on your audience.

Humor Boundaries

Use 'irreverent' when the situation typically calls for gravity or seriousness and it's not being shown.

Context is Key

Irreverent behavior can sometimes be seen as refreshing or a form of liberation from tradition.

Emotional Connotation

 and rich inner lives. These headstrong heroines provide an entertaining anchor for their tumultuous romantic narratives. Like the irreverent Elizabeth Bennet of "Pride and Prejudice," whose devotion to her sisters’ love lives blinds her to a clumsy suitor.

The wicked wit of Jane...

 one out of three black men will see the inside of a prison cell at some point in their life on this trajectory. But we have a solution. We decided to be irreverent to this idea