A friend will tell you she saw your old boyfriend; and he's a priest.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote humorously notes the irony of hearing about an old romantic interest who is now a priest.
- In plain terms
- A friend shares surprising news that an old boyfriend is now a priest.
- What can you take from it?
- Life changes can lead to unexpected updates from friends.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we react to surprising news?
- What makes a story funny?
Another view
It relies on the assumption that being a priest is mutually exclusive with past relationships.
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