The funny thing about getting married in America was that…
““The funny thing about getting married in America was that we needed to get a blood test before they’d give us a licence. I wouldn’t have been surprised if the bloke from the lab had called back and said, ‘Mr Osbourne, we appear to have found some blood in your alcohol.’ ””
About This Quote
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Uses dark humor to critique bureaucratic absurdities in marriage licensing.
In simple terms: Humorous critique of marriage rules.
Question absurd policies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal paperwork
- wedding planning
- government forms
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies seem absurd to you?
- How can humor prompt reform?
Humor may downplay serious issues.