My father...one of the great immorals, er, immortals, of our time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker calls his father one of the great immortals but accidentally says immorals before correcting himself.
- In plain terms
- He meant to praise his father but stumbled over the word immortals.
- What can you take from it?
- Slip-ups can reveal double meanings or humor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What slip-up revealed a truth?
- How do you handle mistakes?
Another view
This may sound insulting rather than funny.
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