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We throw sticks at dogs, that's the level we have dogs at. You'd never dream of throwing one for a cat. We throw sticks for dogs, and dogs go, 'Oh, he's dropped his stick! I better go and get that: (mimes chasing after the stick) Saw you dropped your stick there. Thought I'd bring it back: And you hang on: (mimes giving the stick back and follows it with eyes as it's thrown again) Did you see me just bring that back? And then you...you dropped it again? This is very weird I don't know what's going on here (mimes bringing the stick back again) Now hang on to it this time, I don't want to piss about all the time. You think I enjoy this? There you: Don't fucking throw it!!' That's why the third time, when they come back, they won't give it to you, they go, (through clenched teeth) 'No: I won't let you take it!'

Eddie Izzard#84

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Izzard jokes that dogs think humans throw sticks just to waste their time.
In plain terms
Dogs eventually realize humans just want them to fetch.
What can you take from it?
Repetitive tasks can annoy even loyal companions.

Where it applies

  • pet ownership
  • dog training
  • comedy

Putting it to work

  • bonding with pets
  • observing animal behavior

Questions to consider

  • How do we treat animals?
  • What do pets really think?

Another view

It projects human frustration onto animal intelligence.

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