Block Quote by Mitch Hedberg
“If you are flammable and have legs, you are not blocking a fire exit.”
About This Quote
Source Stand‑up routine: "A Fire Exit", 1990s
A humorous paradox: being flammable and having legs means you can’t block a fire exit.
In simple terms: Flammable legs can’t block exits.
Avoid dangerous contradictions in safety.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- fire safety training
- comedic writing
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What everyday rules become absurd under odd conditions?
- How does humor reveal hidden truths?
Literal interpretation misses the joke; safety rules are literal.