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At lunch yesterday, McGully told us a story he heard…

“At lunch yesterday, McGully told us a story he heard, where the husband and wife were out for a walk in White Park, and the woman just runs, literally runs, leaps over a hedge and disappears into the distance. “She said, ‘Can you hold my ice cream a sec?’ ” McGully said, laughing, bellowing…” quote by Ben H. Winters
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““At lunch yesterday, McGully told us a story he heard, where the husband and wife were out for a walk in White Park, and the woman just runs, literally runs, leaps over a hedge and disappears into the distance. “She said, ‘Can you hold my ice cream a sec?’ ” McGully said, laughing, bellowing, pounding the table. “Poor dummy standing there with two ice creams.””

Ben H. Winters

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A humorous anecdote about a woman fleeing with ice cream, highlighting absurdity and surprise in everyday moments.

In simple terms: A funny story about a woman running away with ice cream.

Key Takeaway

Expect the unexpected in daily life.

Themes

humor absurdity surprise

Mood

playful lighthearted

Type

anecdotal entertaining

When to use this quote

  • office lunch
  • casual conversation
  • storytelling events

Key Concepts

social storytelling comic timing

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why does the absurd make us laugh?
  • What does the story reveal about social dynamics?
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