I have good-looking kids. Thank goodness my wife cheats on me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A self-deprecating joke about children's looks being the result of the wife's infidelity.
- In plain terms
- He joked his kids look good because his wife cheated.
- What can you take from it?
- Jokes use personal flaws for humor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why use self-hurt?
- What makes a joke funny?
Another view
Such jokes can be offensive to those with family issues.
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