Somebody pinch me. You know what? I'm a pretty sound sleeper, that may not be enough. Somebody shoot me in the face. Is he really not here tonight? Dammit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Expresses disbelief that a guest did not show up, using hyperbole to convey shock.
- In plain terms
- The speaker is shocked a guest was absent and jokes about it.
- What can you take from it?
- Hyperbole can emphasize disappointment in a humorous way.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle broken promises publicly?
- Is humor the best way to express disappointment?
Another view
The joke relies on the audience knowing who the guest was.
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