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“Moses, who said to the children of Israel, Wear your galoshes; I never did this trick before. Never got a dinner!” quote by Red Buttons
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“Moses, who said to the children of Israel, Wear your galoshes; I never did this trick before. Never got a dinner!”

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About This Quote

Source Comedy routine: “The Tonight Show”, 1965

I humorously advise children to wear protective footwear, though I’ve never tried it myself, and I missed a dinner.

In simple terms: Wear galoshes, but I never did it; missed dinner.

Key Takeaway

Try new things, accept funny outcomes.

Themes

humor advice absurdity childhood mistakes

Mood

playful self‑deprecating lighthearted

Type

anecdotal humorous cautionary

When to use this quote

  • school field trips
  • family outings
  • holiday travel
  • outdoor activities
  • weather preparation

Key Concepts

comedy personal anecdote self‑deprecation

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you followed a joke advice?
  • What unexpected result did it cause?
A Different Perspective

Advice may be impractical or irrelevant.

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