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“A guy in Pennsylvania was arrested because he was drunk in his golf cart going from bar to bar. So they arrested him. I said: Wait a minute. Isn't that golf?” quote by David Letterman
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“A guy in Pennsylvania was arrested because he was drunk in his golf cart going from bar to bar. So they arrested him. I said: Wait a minute. Isn't that golf?”

David Letterman

About This Quote

Source Television: Late Night with David Letterman, 1998

A man was arrested for being drunk in a golf cart, prompting a joke about whether it’s actually golf.

In simple terms: Arrest for drunken golf cart; humor about sport.

Key Takeaway

Question definitions of activity.

Themes

law humor social norms

Mood

lighthearted ironic

Type

comedic observational

When to use this quote

  • Police enforcement
  • nightlife
  • sports venues

Key Concepts

Legal definitions public perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does a leisure activity become a crime?
  • How does humor affect public perception?
A Different Perspective

Legal definitions vary by jurisdiction.

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