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What does it mean?
He realizes a joke about cherries is just a copy of a previous joke with different ingredients.
In plain terms
He admits his joke is a repeat with new fruit names.
What can you take from it?
Recognize when ideas are recycled.

Where it applies

  • writing
  • performance
  • self-critique

Putting it to work

  • avoiding repetition

Questions to consider

  • How do you spot plagiarism in yourself?
  • When is repetition acceptable?

Another view

Requires knowing the previous joke context.

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