It's February the 22nd And I can't tell a lie.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This references George Washington's lie detector story but attributes it to Irving Berlin, making it likely satirical or erroneous.
- In plain terms
- A joke about not telling lies on Washington's birthday.
- What can you take from it?
- Use humor to reference history.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is this quote confusing?
Another view
It confuses historical fact with fictional attribution.
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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, Just like the ones I used to know.
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