Quote by Bill Dana

He is so old that his blood type was discontinued.

He is so old that his blood type was discontinued.

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that the person being referred to is extremely old. It implies that his age is so advanced that his blood type is not commonly found or even known anymore. The quote highlights the exaggerated nature of the person's age by linking it to the obscurity of their blood type.

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