Bob Hope: Why do you want Jack's pants?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bob Hope asks a humorous question about wanting Jack's pants, likely referencing a running gag about cheapness or style.
- In plain terms
- Bob jokes about why he wants Jack's pants.
- What can you take from it?
- Running gags about personal habits build comedic rapport.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do inside jokes work?
- How do you build rapport?
Another view
Inside jokes may confuse new listeners.
More from Jack Benny
Don Wilson: [Poking his head through the curtains] Bob, Bob, quick, give me Jack's pants
Permalink to quote #64 Don Wilson: Because I had to give him mine.
Permalink to quote #66 Bob Hope: Put your head back through there, or I'll start handing out baseballs to the audience.
Permalink to quote #63
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