Yes some of confucius's idea about people and society are relevant today because he had some great ideas and ways of thinking however some things are no longer acceptable in today's society. like mourning for 3 years over the loss of a parent. Lao-tzu's philosophy is somewhat compatible with the modern world because meditation is still a good for people but other things like gaining wisdom through understanding the universe isn't practical anymore because we know so much more about the universe than we did back in Lao-tzu's time.
I think the answer is the second sentence.
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You can have spaghetti for dinner, or you can make your own pizza bagels.
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Producers reduce their costs.
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Short Answer: comic Relief
You have to read around this speech a little bit. Mephistopheles (a demon pretty high up in "the organization") comes in and Faustus makes the comment after all his incantations (which is above your quotation) that he (Meph) is really ugly and is better suited being an old Franciscan Friar -- not a thing you would expect a devil to be.
It's wit and an audience member would smile wryly at the comment. It is not belly shaking laughter. It is just wit, sharp and pointed. (Sort of like the devil himself).
Answer: Comic Relief
One other comment. Try fitting any other answer into those two lines. None of them will work.