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“The good lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage.” quote by George Carlin
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“The good lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage.”

George Carlin

About This Quote

Source Stand‑up comedy routine: “The Good Lord” (1990)

The speaker humorously blames a higher power for a personal setback, highlighting absurdity of blaming fate.

In simple terms: Blaming fate for a minor mishap.

Key Takeaway

Accept responsibility rather than blame.

Themes

humor fate personal accountability

Mood

light‑hearted ironic

Type

satirical comedian

When to use this quote

  • sports injury
  • daily mishaps
  • unexpected setbacks

Key Concepts

comedy satire

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do you use humor to deflect?
  • What can you learn from the setback?
A Different Perspective

Humor may mask deeper frustration.

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