--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The funny thing about these uniforms is…" description: "\"The funny thing about these uniforms is that you hang them in the closet and they get smaller and smaller.\" — Curt Flood" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61b/curt-flood-21868_baseball_the-funny-thing-about-these-uniforms-is_160263.jpg" --- # The funny thing about these uniforms is that you hang them… ![“The funny thing about these uniforms is that you hang them in the closet and they get smaller and smaller.” quote by Curt Flood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61b/curt-flood-21868_baseball_the-funny-thing-about-these-uniforms-is_160263.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61b/curt-flood-21868_baseball_the-funny-thing-about-these-uniforms-is_160263.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61b/curt-flood-21868_baseball_the-funny-thing-about-these-uniforms-is_160263.jpg) > “The funny thing about these uniforms is that you hang them in the closet and they get smaller and smaller.” [Curt Flood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/curt-flood/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He observes that uniforms seem to shrink after being stored, hinting at nostalgia or the passage of time. **In simple terms:** Uniforms appear smaller after storage. Key Takeaway Notice how objects change with use. Themes nostalgia time perception Mood thoughtful curious Type observational philosophical When to use this quote - wardrobe organization - sports memorabilia - personal reflection Key Concepts psychology memory material wear Questions to Reflect On - Why do we feel objects shrink? - What does this say about memory? A Different Perspective Physical shrinkage may be illusion. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Baseball](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/baseball/) [Fashion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/fashion/) [Funny things](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/funny-things/) ## Related quotes > [There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. 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