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What does it mean?
He imagines an oscillating fan saying no to his questions.
In plain terms
He jokes that a fan is lying to him.
What can you take from it?
Objects can seem like they have feelings.

Where it applies

  • talking to things
  • comedy
  • home life

Putting it to work

  • find humor in objects
  • tell stories

Questions to consider

  • Do objects have personalities?
  • Why do we talk to things?

Another view

This is just a physical action of the fan.

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