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Believe Quote by Lenny Bruce

“Never tell. Not if you love your wife...In fact, if your old lady walks in on you deny it. Yeah. Just flat out and she'll believe it: "I'm tellin' ya. This chick came downstairs with a sign around her neck 'Lay On Top Of Me Or I'll Die.' " I didn't know what I was goin' to do...” quote by Lenny Bruce
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“Never tell. Not if you love your wife...In fact, if your old lady walks in on you deny it. Yeah. Just flat out and she'll believe it: "I'm tellin' ya. This chick came downstairs with a sign around her neck 'Lay On Top Of Me Or I'll Die.' " I didn't know what I was goin' to do...”

Lenny Bruce

About This Quote

The speaker uses dark humor to describe a bizarre scenario, highlighting absurdity and shock value.

In simple terms: Darkly comedic absurd scenario.

Key Takeaway

Use humor to confront taboo topics.

Themes

humor absurdity shock

Mood

irreverent playful

Type

comedic provocative

When to use this quote

  • stand‑up routines
  • late‑night shows
  • cautionary tales

Key Concepts

satire taboo comedy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What boundaries exist in comedic expression?
  • How does shock affect audience engagement?
A Different Perspective

May offend or alienate audiences.

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