This is The Tonight Show. I can't tell you too much about it, other than the fact that this program is going to go on forever.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker jokes about the show continuing indefinitely.
- In plain terms
- I'm saying this show will run forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Endless repetition can seem absurd.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does continuity become repetition?
- How do performers keep long running shows fresh?
Another view
The show did not actually continue forever.
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