--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I like double entendre because then the…" description: "\"I like double entendre because then the people who get it enjoy it, and the people who don't get it don't know about it.\" — Betty White" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/409/betty-white-2426_about_i-like-double-entendre-because-then-the_2476547.jpg" --- # I like double entendre because then the people who get it… ![“I like double entendre because then the people who get it enjoy it, and the people who don't get it don't know about it.” quote by Betty White](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/409/betty-white-2426_about_i-like-double-entendre-because-then-the_2476547.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/409/betty-white-2426_about_i-like-double-entendre-because-then-the_2476547.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/409/betty-white-2426_about_i-like-double-entendre-because-then-the_2476547.jpg) > “I like double entendre because then the people who get it enjoy it, and the people who don't get it don't know about it.” [Betty White](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/betty-white/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Double entendres reward those who understand while keeping it hidden from others, creating an inclusive secret. **In simple terms:** Double meanings delight insiders, exclude outsiders. Key Takeaway Use layered humor wisely. Themes humor exclusivity wit Mood playful lighthearted Type comedic social When to use this quote - stand‑up comedy - writing jokes - social gatherings Key Concepts language social dynamics creativity Questions to Reflect On - Who enjoys hidden jokes? - When is it better to be straightforward? 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