I'm not a drinker - my body will not tolerate spirits. I had two Martinis on New Year's Eve and I tried to hijack an elevator and fly it to Cuba.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker exaggerates the effects of alcohol to explain his intolerance.
- In plain terms
- He drank a little and claimed it made him try to fly an elevator.
- What can you take from it?
- Small causes can have exaggerated effects in stories.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people exaggerate their limits?
- How do you refuse a drink with humor?
Another view
The story is clearly fabricated for comedic effect.
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