"Seriousness is stupidity sent to college"

The quote "Seriousness is stupidity sent out to university" by P. J. O'Rourke tests the typical concept that being severe is a favorable attribute. O'Rourke suggests that when seriousness is taken too much, it can become a type of absurdity or stupidness. Basically, he is suggesting that being extremely severe can result in a lack of point of view as well as a lack of ability to appreciate life. Moreover, O'Rourke implies that institutions of higher education can add to this problem by advertising a society of seriousness. In general, the quote urges people to strike a balance in between being severe and also having a funny bone and perspective.