Pigeons lie, they lie through their freakin' beaks.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker accuses pigeons of constant lying, using exaggerated language for comic effect.
- In plain terms
- Pigeons lie a lot.
- What can you take from it?
- Even mundane things can be mocked humorously.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why choose pigeons for this joke?
- How does exaggeration shape humor?
Another view
Literal interpretation is nonsensical.
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