Ahhh, just smell that rosemary, I... Oh. I'm sorry. You can't. That was mean.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker jokes about sharing a sensory experience that the listener cannot actually partake in.
- In plain terms
- He describes a smell but reminds you you cannot smell it too.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor often plays on shared limitations or expectations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you describe flavors to others?
- What sensory details matter most?
Another view
The joke relies on the audience not actually being able to smell the item.
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