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“My wife had a go at me last night. She said, Youll drive me to my grave. I had the car out in thirty seconds.” quote by Tommy Cooper
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“My wife had a go at me last night. She said, Youll drive me to my grave. I had the car out in thirty seconds.”

Tommy Cooper

About This Quote

Source Comedy routine: Stand‑up performance, 1970s UK television

A humorous anecdote about a marital argument over driving speed, highlighting playful exaggeration of danger.

In simple terms: Wife jokes about driving fast.

Key Takeaway

Don’t take jokes too seriously.

Themes

humor marriage communication

Mood

playful lighthearted

Type

anecdotal humorous

When to use this quote

  • domestic dispute
  • driving
  • light‑hearted banter

Key Concepts

exaggeration relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do jokes affect relationship trust?
  • When does humor become harmful?
A Different Perspective

The joke relies on hyperbole; real safety concerns are ignored.

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