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“This week, penny collector Gene Sukie went to the bank and cashed in ten thousand pounds of pennies he had collected over 34 years, which were worth over fourteen thousand dollars. And, of course, I was in line behind him.” quote by Tina Fey
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“This week, penny collector Gene Sukie went to the bank and cashed in ten thousand pounds of pennies he had collected over 34 years, which were worth over fourteen thousand dollars. And, of course, I was in line behind him.”

Tina Fey

About This Quote

Source TV Show: Saturday Night Live, 2005 sketch

A humorous anecdote about waiting behind a penny collector, highlighting absurdity of extreme hobbies.

In simple terms: Patience tested by odd situations.

Key Takeaway

Find humor in unexpected delays.

Themes

patience humor absurdity

Mood

lighthearted amusing

Type

comedic observational

When to use this quote

  • bank line
  • collectible hobbies
  • unexpected encounters
  • social commentary

Key Concepts

collecting value perception social observation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this say about our value of time?
  • How do we react to unusual people?
A Different Perspective

May trivialize the collector’s dedication.

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