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“Some guy hit my fender the other day, and I said unto him, 'Be fruitful, and multiply'. But not in those words.” quote by Woody Allen
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““Some guy hit my fender the other day, and I said unto him, 'Be fruitful, and multiply'. But not in those words.””

Woody Allen

About This Quote

Source Film: "Annie Hall" (script), 1977

A car accident is humorously reinterpreted as a biblical command, highlighting absurdity of over‑literal readings.

In simple terms: Joke about misreading a crash.

Key Takeaway

Question literal interpretations.

Themes

humor religion absurdity

Mood

playful ironic

Type

satirical comedic

When to use this quote

  • stand‑up comedy
  • social commentary
  • writing workshops

Key Concepts

biblical allusion miscommunication

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does satire become disrespectful?
  • What line separates humor and offense?
A Different Perspective

Humor can trivialize serious topics.

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