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“I go to the grocery store with my wife. She goes off to buy something. Where is she, anyways? So I ask the manager, 'What aisle do they keep the wives in?'” quote by Mort Walker
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“I go to the grocery store with my wife. She goes off to buy something. Where is she, anyways? So I ask the manager, 'What aisle do they keep the wives in?'”

Mort Walker

About This Quote

Source Comic strip: Beetle (, 1970s

The humorist jokes about a husband’s cluelessness, using a pun about “aisle” and “isle” to highlight marital misunderstandings.

In simple terms: A husband jokes about finding his wife.

Key Takeaway

Don’t take jokes too seriously.

Themes

marriage humor miscommunication

Mood

lighthearted playful

Type

comic observational

When to use this quote

  • daily life
  • relationship dynamics
  • comic relief

Key Concepts

wordplay social observation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor reflect gender roles?
  • When is a joke inappropriate?
A Different Perspective

The joke relies on stereotypes that may not resonate with all audiences.

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