I worked in a health food store once. A guy came in and asked me, 'If I melt dry ice, can I take a bath without getting wet?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He recounts a customer’s absurd question about melting dry ice for a bath, highlighting the illogical nature of the query.
- In plain terms
- A customer asked if melting dry ice lets you bathe without getting wet.
- What can you take from it?
- Some questions reveal a misunderstanding of basic facts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What everyday misconceptions could be turned into jokes?
- How does humor help explain scientific facts?
Another view
The joke may rely on knowledge of dry ice properties.
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