A sad comedy …

… A Book That Reminds You How Unimportant You Really Are - WSJ. (Hat tip, Dave Lull.)

In addition to being a “nobody,” Pooter is humorless and self-important—yet he thinks himself a great wit and a man of consequence. As a result, he is forever falling victim to comical embarrassments produced by his inability to see himself as he really is.

Of course, I don't need to be reminded of how unimportant I am. My wife reminds me all the time.