Quote by Steven Wright

I had to stop driving my car for a while... the tires got dizzy.

I had to stop driving my car for a while... the tires got di

Summary

This quote is a humorous metaphor that suggests the author stopped driving their car because something unusual and unexpected happened. By saying that the tires got dizzy, they emphasize the absurdity of the situation. The quote also plays with the idea of anthropomorphism by attributing human-like experiences to an inanimate object. Overall, it is a lighthearted and whimsical way to describe a temporary pause in driving.

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