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Front door Quote by Steven Wright

“I went down to the 24-hour grocery. When I got there, the guy was locking the front door. I said, 'Hey, the sign says you’re open 24 hours. He said, 'Yes, but not in a row.” quote by Steven Wright
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““I went down to the 24-hour grocery. When I got there, the guy was locking the front door. I said, 'Hey, the sign says you’re open 24 hours. He said, 'Yes, but not in a row.””

Steven Wright

About This Quote

The joke highlights absurdity of a 24‑hour store that isn’t continuously open.

In simple terms: Even 24‑hour places can have limits.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about convenience.

Themes

humor absurdity expectations

Mood

playful ironic

Type

comedic satirical

When to use this quote

  • shopping trips
  • service expectations
  • night shifts
  • customer service policies

Key Concepts

logic paradox

Questions to Reflect On

  • What expectations do we take for granted?
  • How do we react when reality contradicts labels?
A Different Perspective

The humor may not translate without context.

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