I wanted to take up music, so my father bought me a blunt instrument. He told me to knock myself out.

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the misunderstanding or lack of support the speaker received from their father when expressing an interest in music. By buying a "blunt instrument" and telling them to "knock themselves out," their father shows indifference or even discouragement toward their passion. The quote speaks to the miscommunication between the speaker's desire to pursue music and their father's response, using irony to convey the humor in the situation.

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