A man goes to the doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world.
Doctor says: "Treatment is simple. The great clown - Pagliacci - is in town. Go see him. That should pick you up."
Man bursts into tears, says "But doctor... I am Pagliacci."
Alright listen up, you chucklehead. This "Pagliacci" dude? He's a super famous clown, right? But the twist is, the dude who's all sad and needs cheering up *is* Pagliacci. Get it? He's already the clown, but he's still miserable. It's like telling a fish to go swim to feel better. You following me, or are you gonna need a map?
