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“A baby-sitter is a teenager who gets two dollars an hour to eat five dollars' worth of your food.” quote by Henny Youngman
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“A baby-sitter is a teenager who gets two dollars an hour to eat five dollars' worth of your food.”

Henny Youngman

About This Quote

Source Stand-up Comedy: Routine, 1950s

A teen babysitter earns little pay but exploits the host's food, highlighting cheap labor and opportunism.

In simple terms: Teen babysitter gets low pay, eats host's food.

Key Takeaway

Be aware of hidden costs in cheap services.

Themes

economics humor labor exploitation

Mood

amusing wry critical

Type

humorous satirical

When to use this quote

  • hiring babysitters
  • budgeting
  • family meals
  • negotiating wages

Key Concepts

cost‑benefit analysis social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance cost savings with fair pay?
  • What hidden costs might you be ignoring?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the value of fair compensation for service workers.

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