Marriage Quote by Kristen Proby
““My water's wife broke!" he yells into the phone. Ohmygod! "You mean your wife's water broke?" "That's what I said, Jules! Her water broke!””
About This Quote
A comedic miscommunication arises from a misheard phrase about a pregnancy, leading to escalating confusion.
In simple terms: A joke about a pregnancy mix‑up.
Key Takeaway
Clarify before reacting.
Themes
miscommunication
humor
relationships
Mood
lighthearted
confused
Type
comedic
situational
When to use this quote
- phone conversation
- family news
- comedy sketch
Key Concepts
language ambiguity
social interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you assume meaning?
- What clarifies misunderstandings?
A Different Perspective
Humor can hinge on literal vs. figurative language.
![“I had just sat down at a table with Star [Jones] and, bam, it just popped all over Star's shoes. Star was like, 'What is that!?' I said, 'My water broke!'” quote by Holly Robinson Peete](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c73/holly-robinson-peete-52271_birth_i-had-just-sat-down-at-a-table-with-star_3007631.jpg)
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
