You have Kim Jong Il, and you have his brother, Menta Lee Il.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker confuses Kim Jong Il's brother with a made-up name.
- In plain terms
- Kim Jong Il has a brother named Menta Lee Il.
- What can you take from it?
- Be careful with facts in serious topics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we handle political jokes?
- When is ignorance funny?
Another view
It relies on misinformation for comedic effect.
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