Centurion Quote by Harlan Wolff
““A Roman centurion walks into a bar and orders a martinus. The bartender says, "Don't you mean a martini?" The centurion answers, "If I wanted a double I would have ordered it.””
About This Quote
Source Joke: Comedy Sketch, 2015
A centurion’s literal interpretation of “double” leads to a humorous misunderstanding.
In simple terms: Literal reading causes comedy.
Beware of ambiguous language.
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When to use this quote
- teaching
- writing
- public speaking
- social interaction
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does context shape meaning?
- When can literalness be risky?
Humor may not translate across cultures.