Although it is generally known, I think it's about time to announce that I was born at a very early age.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker jokes about being born at an early age, which is redundant.
- In plain terms
- I was born young.
- What can you take from it?
- Redundant statements can be funny when said seriously.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we joke about age?
- How do you say obvious things funny?
Another view
It is a cliché joke about aging.
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