Jack and Mary and Gracie and I were going to dinner one night and Gracie asked Mary, 'Is Jack really thirty-nine?' And Mary said, 'Ridiculous.' Then she asked, 'And how is his sex life?' and Mary said, 'Ridiculous!' ~ George Burns
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Friends discuss Jack's age and sex life, calling both ridiculous.
- In plain terms
- The group jokes that Jack's age and sex life are ridiculous.
- What can you take from it?
- Comedy often targets personal traits like age and intimacy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do they find his sex life ridiculous?
- What is the tone of the conversation?
Another view
This is an inside joke that relies on knowing Jack's reputation.
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