Age Quote by Jimmy Carr
“I was out with a friend and he came over with a pair of girls. I said to him "They're like buses." He said "What? Because you wait for ages and then two come along at once." I said "No, they are like buses!"”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy: Live at the Apollo, 2009
He jokes that waiting for a date feels like waiting for a bus that never arrives, then two show up at once, highlighting the frustration of delayed expectations.
In simple terms: Waiting for dates feels like waiting for a bus.
Key Takeaway
Accept delayed expectations, but stay patient.
Themes
humor
dating
frustration
Mood
lighthearted
ironic
Type
anecdotal
observational
When to use this quote
- night out with friends
- online dating
- waiting for a date
Key Concepts
social dynamics
expectation theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you often feel timing is against you?
- How can humor help cope with dating frustrations?
A Different Perspective
The joke may downplay genuine disappointment in relationships.
