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Dog Quote by Terry Pratchett

“How long have you been going?' said Vimes, selecting a pie. ‘Let’s see…what year is this?’ ‘Er…Dancing Dog, I think.’ ‘Since Tuesday, then,’ said Dibbler.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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““How long have you been going?' said Vimes, selecting a pie. ‘Let’s see…what year is this?’ ‘Er…Dancing Dog, I think.’ ‘Since Tuesday, then,’ said Dibbler.””

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Novel: Discworld – “Guards! Guards!”, 1989 (Dialogue)

The exchange shows humor in mundane questioning, highlighting the absurdity of everyday conversations.

In simple terms: Even simple questions can be funny.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate humor in daily life.

Themes

humor absurdity communication

Mood

lighthearted witty

Type

literary entertaining

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • casual chats
  • storytelling

Key Concepts

dialogue social interaction literary satire

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a mundane question amusing?
  • How does context shape comedic effect?
A Different Perspective

Humor may not translate across cultures.

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