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title: "(Imitating an old woman) Well when i was a child there was a carnival… — Jack Dee Quote #16 | QuotesBy.net"
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> # (Imitating an old woman) Well when i was a child there was a carnival and we used to play this game called put the apple in the bucket, i was very good at this game, you brought your own apple and you gave the man a penny to put the apple in his bucket, and when the bucket was full he got in a van and fucked off.

[Jack Dee](https://quotesby.net/Jack-Dee)\#16

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## About this quote

What does it mean?An old woman recounts a childhood carnival game that ended with the man disappearing with the apples.In plain termsSome childhood stories involve scams disguised as games.What can you take from it?Childhood games can be surprisingly shady.

### Where it applies

- telling stories
- reminiscing

### Putting it to work

- Share funny stories

### Questions to consider

- Do you remember old games?
- What stories did elders tell?

### Another view

The story is told through a specific impersonation tone.

## More from Jack Dee

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[Permalink to quote \#15](https://quotesby.net/Jack-Dee/15/ "Permalink to quote 15")
2. > The film industry is a lot like Anne Robinson. Always on the lookout for a new face.

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3. > I've had death threats... well a petition.

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