George is a radio announcer, and when he walks under a bridge you can't hear him talk.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A surreal joke linking physical obstruction to a voice.
- In plain terms
- Walking under a bridge blocks a radio announcer's voice.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical structures can interfere with sound.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do environments shape communication?
- What sounds are hidden by structures?
Another view
It mixes literal and figurative meaning confusingly.
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