[Driving backward, flipping off the driver of the car next to him] It's real nice, I got it at Target, it's on sale.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker explains a rude gesture by focusing on the merchandise he bought rather than the intent.
- In plain terms
- He is flipping off a driver but talking about his cheap shirt.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoiding the real issue by changing the subject highlights confusion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we change topics when nervous?
- How does humor defuse tension?
Another view
The humor relies on the disconnect between action and explanation.
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