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Comedy Quote by George Grossmith

“He said he wouldn’t stay, as he didn’t care much for the smell of the paint, and fell over the scraper as he went out. Must get the scraper removed, or else I shall get into a scrape. I don’t often make jokes.” quote by George Grossmith
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““He said he wouldn’t stay, as he didn’t care much for the smell of the paint, and fell over the scraper as he went out. Must get the scraper removed, or else I shall get into a scrape. I don’t often make jokes.””

George Grossmith

About This Quote

Source Play: The Comic Operetta, George Grossmith, 1880

He avoids staying because he dislikes the paint smell, and jokes about a scraper, showing mundane concerns and humor.

In simple terms: He dislikes paint smell and jokes.

Key Takeaway

Find humor in everyday chores.

Themes

mundane humor avoidance

Mood

lighthearted observational

Type

comedic everyday

When to use this quote

  • home repair
  • daily irritations

Key Concepts

sensory aversion comic relief

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small irritations affect you?
  • How can humor improve mood?
A Different Perspective

The joke may seem trivial.

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