An archaeologist is the best husband any woman can have: the older she gets, the more interested he is in her.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A witty observation about archaeologists, suggesting they value aging like artifacts.
- In plain terms
- Archaeologists prefer older things, so they like older people.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor highlights shared values.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a relationship work?
- How do you value age?
Another view
It stereotypes a profession and reduces relationships to objectification.
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