[On her abortion] It serves me right for putting all my eggs in one bastard.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A darkly humorous comment on an abortion, implying regret for relying on a single male partner.
- In plain terms
- I made a bad mistake with one man.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider risks in reliance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you cope with regret?
- When do you use dark humor?
Another view
The joke might be offensive to those who view the topic seriously.
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