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From the sublime to the ridiculous is only a step
from the sublime to the ridiculous is only a step
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used to imply that it is possible for something that is very serious or profound to quickly and easily become something trivial or absurd, often with little warning or explanation
Example
The comedian joked that from the sublime to the ridiculous is only a step, and that the best comedy often came from taking serious topics and turning them on their head.