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What does it mean?
A pre-funeral wish to avoid hearing a specific person sing.
In plain terms
Die before me so you don't sing at my funeral.
What can you take from it?
Avoiding unpleasant traditions after death.

Where it applies

  • planning funeral
  • relationship dynamic

Putting it to work

  • joke about funeral arrangements

Questions to consider

  • What makes a funeral unbearable?

Another view

It is harsh to wish death on someone.

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