(on James Doohan having a baby at 80 years old) We're taking odds on whether the kid's Mongo or not!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker jokes about betting on whether a baby born to an elderly man will have a certain trait.
- In plain terms
- We’re betting if the 80‑year‑old’s baby will be Mongo.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor can arise from improbable family scenarios.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we find improbable family stories funny?
- What does 'Mongo' imply here?
Another view
The joke may be confusing without context.
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