Everyone tells you that Tottenham Hotspur is his favourite club when he comes to the club, and everybody knows he's lying.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jol claims Tottenham Hotspur pretends to be his favorite club, but everyone knows that's a lie.
- In plain terms
- He says he's lying about liking Tottenham.
- What can you take from it?
- People often hide true preferences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people claim false favorites?
- What are the consequences of such lies?
Another view
It's a personal anecdote, not a general rule.
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