That's silly talk... Talk to my wife. She'll tell me I need to learn to just put my socks on the hamper.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker dismisses criticism by referencing domestic habits and his wife's perspective.
- In plain terms
- Don't joke about this; ask my wife about my habits.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal humor defuses criticism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is humor appropriate in politics?
- How do personal stories help?
Another view
Avoids addressing substantive issues directly.
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