My friend asked me if I wanted a frozen banana, I said 'no, but I want a regular banana later, so ... yeah'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hedberg agrees to a request he initially declined, creating a humorous contradiction based on future timing.
- In plain terms
- He says no to a frozen banana but yes because he wants a regular one later.
- What can you take from it?
- Small contradictions can make for funny answers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you decline offers politely?
- What contradictions do you accept?
Another view
The joke relies on a specific interaction that might not apply generally.
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