You're the kind of person I would like to have over when I have the measles.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A joke suggesting the person is undesirable even when sick.
- In plain terms
- You are unpleasant enough to keep company during illness.
- What can you take from it?
- Some people are bad company even when sick.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is this friendly banter?
Another view
It relies on dark themes to make a point.
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