Quote by Steven Wright

I went to the bank and asked to borrow a cup of money. Theysaid, What for? I said, I'm going to buy some sugar.

I went to the bank and asked to borrow a cup of money. Theys

Summary

This quote highlights a humorous and absurd situation where the speaker requests a loan from a bank in an unconventional manner. The response from the bank, asking the purpose of the loan, adds to the comic effect. The speaker's unconventional request and reasoning behind borrowing money to buy sugar challenges traditional expectations and demonstrates the playfulness of the situation. Overall, the quote satirizes the bureaucratic nature of institutions and proposes a playful alternative perspective.

By Steven Wright

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