The only way I can lose this election is if I'm caught in bed with either a dead girl or a live boy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He uses absurd humor to downplay potential election scandals.
- In plain terms
- I'd only lose if caught with a dead girl or live boy.
- What can you take from it?
- Use humor to deflect scandals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is humor appropriate here?
- What are real scandals?
Another view
It trivializes serious ethical issues.
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