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What does it mean?
The speaker claims they rarely have fun, and when they do not have fun, they have none at all.
In plain terms
I rarely have fun, and when I don't, I have zero fun.
What can you take from it?
Depression can make life feel empty.

Where it applies

  • sharing personal struggles
  • making dark jokes
  • discussing joy

Putting it to work

  • vent unhappiness
  • make a joke about depression
  • describe apathy

Questions to consider

  • How do you define fun?
  • Can you change your mood?

Another view

It generalizes personal pain as a universal truth.

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