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“Last Halloween I ran out of candy and I had to give the kids nicotine gum.” quote by David Letterman
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“Last Halloween I ran out of candy and I had to give the kids nicotine gum.”

David Letterman

About This Quote

Source Monologue: 1995 Late Night Show

He humorously recounts giving kids nicotine gum when candy ran out, highlighting absurd problem‑solving.

In simple terms: He gave nicotine gum instead of candy.

Key Takeaway

Find safe, creative solutions.

Themes

humor problem solving absurdity

Mood

comic cautionary

Type

humorous reflective

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • event planning
  • emergency supplies
  • creative improvisation

Key Concepts

Ethics public health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safe alternatives could you use?
  • How do you balance humor and responsibility?
A Different Perspective

Using harmful substitutes is risky.

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