Quote by Rodney Dangerfield

I worked in a pet store and people kept asking how big I'd get.

I worked in a pet store and people kept asking how big I'd g

Summary

This quote, said by an unnamed employee at a pet store, humorously highlights the misconception that individuals working in a certain environment somehow become a part of it. The person here sarcastically refers to customers assuming they would physically grow by working with animals in a pet store. The quote serves as a reminder of the amusing and sometimes absurd assumptions people make, often disregarding the reality.

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