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“Two-thirds of the Earth is covered by water. The other third is covered by Garry Maddox.” quote by Ralph Kiner
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“Two-thirds of the Earth is covered by water. The other third is covered by Garry Maddox.”

Ralph Kiner

About This Quote

Source Quote: Sports commentary, 1960s

A humorous exaggeration that most of Earth is water, and the rest is humorously claimed to be covered by a baseball player.

In simple terms: A joke about Earth’s water and a player.

Key Takeaway

Enjoy humor about geography.

Themes

humor exaggeration sports

Mood

playful lighthearted

Type

comedic social

When to use this quote

  • teaching geography
  • icebreakers
  • comedic writing
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

hyperbole celebrity culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor affect perception of facts?
  • When is exaggeration appropriate?
A Different Perspective

The joke may oversimplify scientific facts.

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