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“Went to the corner shop - bought 4 corners.” quote by Tommy Cooper
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“Went to the corner shop - bought 4 corners.”

Tommy Cooper

About This Quote

Source Comedy Routine: Live at the Palladium, 1974

A humorous play on words where “four corners” sounds like “for corners,” highlighting absurdity.

In simple terms: A joke about buying “four corners.”

Key Takeaway

Enjoy wordplay and absurd humor.

Themes

humor wordplay absurdity language

Mood

lighthearted playful

Type

comedic observational

When to use this quote

  • stand‑up
  • writing
  • teaching language

Key Concepts

comedy linguistics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes this wordplay funny?
  • How does absurdity affect humor?
A Different Perspective

The joke may be confusing without context.

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