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“He said 'I'm going to chop off the bottom of one of your trouser legs and put it in a library. I thought, "That's a turn-up for the books".” quote by Tommy Cooper
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“He said 'I'm going to chop off the bottom of one of your trouser legs and put it in a library. I thought, "That's a turn-up for the books".”

Tommy Cooper

About This Quote

Source Comedy routine: Live TV performance, 1970s

He makes a pun by comparing a trouser leg to a book, illustrating absurd humor.

In simple terms: A joke about a trouser leg being a book.

Key Takeaway

Enjoy absurd wordplay.

Themes

humor pun absurdity

Mood

playful lighthearted

Type

comedic punny

When to use this quote

  • stand‑up comedy
  • TV sketch
  • improvisation

Key Concepts

language play comedy visual gag

Questions to Reflect On

  • What everyday object could become a joke?
  • How does absurdity affect mood?
A Different Perspective

Humor may not translate across cultures.

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