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“I went out with a girl last night. She wasn't a Lana Turner. She was more of a stomach turner.” quote by Henny Youngman
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“I went out with a girl last night. She wasn't a Lana Turner. She was more of a stomach turner.”

Henny Youngman

About This Quote

Source Stand‑up Comedy Routine, 1950s

A joke contrasting a glamorous actress with an unattractive partner, using wordplay for humor.

In simple terms: A funny comparison of beauty and ugliness.

Key Takeaway

Don't take superficial appearances seriously.

Themes

humor relationships appearance wordplay

Mood

playorous light‑hearted

Type

joke anecdotal

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • first impressions
  • social gatherings

Key Concepts

comedy social commentary

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we rely on physical appearance for humor?
  • How can jokes be funny without demeaning others?
A Different Perspective

Humor can reinforce harmful stereotypes if not contextualized.

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