It was dark humor OP. And IMO one of the best movies of the day. I loved it then, and I love it now. I pulled out my copy a few weeks ago and watched it again. John Gielgud had some hilarious lines
Hobson: Normally, someone would have to go to a bowling alley to meet someone of your stature.
Arthur: Do you know what I'm going to do? I'm going to take a bath. Hobson: I'll alert the media.
Arthur: Do you want to run my bath for me? Hobson: It's what I live for. Hobson: Perhaps you would like me to wash your dick for you... you little shit.
Arthur: A hot bath is Wonderful... Girls are WONDERFUL! Hobson: Yes, imagine how wonderful a girl who bathes would be... Get dressed.
Hobson: Good afternoon. If you and your undershirt will take two paces backwards, I could enter this dwelling.
Executive: He gets all that money. Pays his family back by... by... by bein' a stinkin' drunk. It's enough ta make ya sick. Hobson: I really wouldn't know, sir. I'm just a servant. Executive: Yeah. Hobson: On the other hand, go screw yourself.
Arthur: Hobson, do you know what the worst thing is about being me? Hobson: I should imagine your breath.
Linda: Oh, I have plans for tonight. What should I wear? Hobson: Steal something casual.
Hobson: Poor people are not loved, Arthur. They urinate in public and have very few teeth.
Hobson: I've taken the liberty of anticipating your condition. I have brought you orange juice, coffee, and aspirins. Or do you need to throw up?
Hobson: You spoiled little bastard! You're a man who has everything, haven't you, but that's not enough. You feel unloved, Arthur, welcome to the world. Everyone is unloved. Now stop feeling sorry for yourself. And incidentally, I love you.
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