Tom Lehrer Quote

Political satire became obsolete when Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.


One of his most quoted quips, on the awarding of the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize to Henry Kissinger (and Lê Ðức Thọ), it is often mentioned in articles and interviews, including one published in the Sydney Morning Herald (1 March 2003).


Political satire became obsolete when Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Political satire became obsolete when Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Political satire became obsolete when Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Political satire became obsolete when Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.