I chased a girl for two years only to discover that her tastes were exactly like mine: We were both crazy about girls.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A twist on a romantic pursuit where both parties share the same unexpected preference.
- In plain terms
- Two people both think they are in love with women, not each other.
- What can you take from it?
- Misunderstandings about shared interests can create humor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have shared interests changed your view?
- What happens when expectations collide?
Another view
The joke relies on specific assumptions about sexuality and attraction.
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