One time the power went out in my house and I had to use the flash on my camera to see my way around. I made a sandwich and took fifty pictures of my face. My neighbors called the police. They thought there was lightning in my house.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes using a camera flash during a power outage, taking many selfies, causing neighbors to think there’s lightning inside.
- In plain terms
- I used my camera flash to see in the dark, took many selfies, and neighbors thought lightning was inside.
- What can you take from it?
- Unusual actions can be misinterpreted by others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we avoid misunderstandings in emergencies?
- When does humor help clarify a situation?
Another view
The scenario is exaggerated for comedic effect.
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