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A man is at the bar, drunk. I pick him up off the floor…

“A man is at the bar, drunk. I pick him up off the floor, and offer to take him home. On the way to my car, he falls down three times. When I get to his house, I help him out of the car, and on the way to the front door, he falls down four more times. I ring the bell and say, Here's your husband!…” quote by Henny Youngman
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“A man is at the bar, drunk. I pick him up off the floor, and offer to take him home. On the way to my car, he falls down three times. When I get to his house, I help him out of the car, and on the way to the front door, he falls down four more times. I ring the bell and say, Here's your husband! The man's wife says, Where's his wheelchair?”

Henny Youngman

About This Quote

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

A comedic story about a drunk man repeatedly falling, leading to a punchline about his missing wheelchair.

In simple terms: A drunk man keeps falling, ending with a joke about his wheelchair.

Key Takeaway

Expect the unexpected in humor.

Themes

comedy absurdity misdirection physical humor

Mood

amused surprised

Type

humorous satirical

When to use this quote

  • bars
  • helping strangers
  • unexpected mishaps

Key Concepts

slapstick situational irony

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why does the repeated falling heighten the humor?
  • What does the punchline reveal about expectations?
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