Arms Quote by Tommy Cooper
“Man went into a bar, he only had one arm. Guy sitting next to him said 'Hey, you've got your sleeve in my drink', man replied, 'There's no arm in it'”
About This Quote
Source Comedy routine: Stand‑up performance by Tommy Cooper, 1970s
A joke juxtaposes a literal missing arm with a figurative phrase about a sleeve, creating absurd humor through wordplay.
In simple terms: A funny twist on a common saying about a sleeve.
Key Takeaway
Enjoy the surprise of unexpected meanings.
Themes
humor
wordplay
absurdity
Mood
playful
lighthearted
surprising
Type
joke
anecdote
comedic
When to use this quote
- stand‑up comedy
- improvisation
- crowd interaction
Key Concepts
literal vs figurative language
surprise
comedic timing
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you recognize the idiom being subverted?
- How does the unexpected literal meaning affect the humor?
A Different Perspective
The joke relies on audience familiarity with the idiom, which may limit its impact.
