Father Quote by Lewis Black
“My father worked at the Naval Ordnance Lab, and they had a nine-hole course on the property. You paid a quarter.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Stand‑up comedy routine, 2015
He humorously recounts a cheap, makeshift golf course at a military lab, highlighting absurdity.
In simple terms: A military lab had a tiny, cheap golf course.
Key Takeaway
Find humor in unexpected places.
Themes
absurdity
military life
leisure
economics
Mood
sarcastic
amused
Type
comedic
observational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- recreation
- budget constraints
Key Concepts
irony
resourcefulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about work‑life balance?
- How do institutions create leisure spaces?
A Different Perspective
The joke may downplay safety concerns.
