Quote by Yogi Berra

I don't mean to be funny.

I don't mean to be funny.

Summary

This quote simply implies that the speaker does not intend to be humorous or make a joke in the upcoming remark or statement. It serves as a preface to indicate that the speaker wants the following statement to be taken seriously and not as a source of amusement.

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