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About this quote

What does it mean?
Roenick teases someone about getting a truck and smiling too much on TV.
In plain terms
He says getting the truck is good but smiling all day is not pretty.
What can you take from it?
Teasing can mask mixed feelings about someone's success.

Where it applies

  • locker room
  • TV interview
  • pr

Putting it to work

  • use humor
  • read subtext
  • keep perspective

Questions to consider

  • Is he jealous?
  • What is the real tone?

Another view

Jokes can carry real resentment.

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