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What does it mean?
He mocks a man drinking wine for eating grapes.
In plain terms
He jokes that a drunk man should wait before eating grapes.
What can you take from it?
Alcoholism can lead to irrational behavior.

Where it applies

  • social situation
  • observation
  • comedy

Putting it to work

  • make jokes
  • observe addiction

Questions to consider

  • Is this funny or sad?
  • How do we react to addiction?

Another view

It trivializes the seriousness of alcoholism.

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