'I am disappointed that my parents didn't give birth to a porn star.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wainwright jokes that he wished his parents had birthed a porn star.
- In plain terms
- He jokes about wishing his parents had a porn star.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor can play with family roles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who should parents give birth to?
- How do you use irony?
Another view
The joke is obscure and relies on shock value.
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