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“He knows all the golf lingo. You know? You hit your ball, he's like "there's a golf shot. That's a golf shot." Well of course it's a golf shot; I just hit a golf ball. You don't see Gretzky skating around going "there's a hockey shot, that's a hockey shot."” quote by Bill Engvall
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“He knows all the golf lingo. You know? You hit your ball, he's like "there's a golf shot. That's a golf shot." Well of course it's a golf shot; I just hit a golf ball. You don't see Gretzky skating around going "there's a hockey shot, that's a hockey shot."”

Bill Engvall

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He humorously points out that experts often state the obvious, highlighting redundancy in language.

In simple terms: People repeat obvious facts.

Key Takeaway

Avoid unnecessary explanations.

Themes

communication humor expertise

Mood

lighthearted playful

Type

comedic observational

When to use this quote

  • sports commentary
  • teaching
  • media interviews

Key Concepts

redundancy social observation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you often repeat what’s already clear?
  • How can you add value beyond stating facts?
A Different Perspective

May overlook genuine nuance.

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