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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker claims to have rare photos but describes improbable or violent scenarios involving famous figures.
In plain terms
He has pictures of famous people in absurd situations.
What can you take from it?
Rare things are often made up.

Where it applies

  • telling jokes
  • collecting items

Putting it to work

  • recognize hyperbole
  • appreciate humor

Questions to consider

  • How do you know something is rare?
  • Why do people lie about collections?

Another view

The photos are obviously fabricated.

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