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“My wife complained the other day that our kitchen clock almost killed her mother. It fell seconds after where she had been sitting. That damn clock always was slow.” quote by Various
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““My wife complained the other day that our kitchen clock almost killed her mother. It fell seconds after where she had been sitting. That damn clock always was slow.””

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About This Quote

A humorous anecdote about a slow clock that appears to be dangerous, highlighting absurdity of attributing agency to inanimate objects.

In simple terms: A slow clock is joked about as dangerous.

Key Takeaway

Don’t over‑interpret accidents.

Themes

humor absurdity daily life

Mood

lighthearted ironic

Type

anecdotal humorous

When to use this quote

  • kitchen mishaps
  • family gatherings

Key Concepts

perception anthropomorphism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes us assign blame to objects?
  • How does humor defuse fear?
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