Quote by Steven Wright

For my birthday I got a humidifier and a dehumidifier...I put them in the same room and let them fight it out.

For my birthday I got a humidifier and a dehumidifier...I pu

Summary

This quote is a lighthearted and playful comment on receiving seemingly contradicting gifts for a birthday. The speaker humorously describes placing a humidifier and a dehumidifier in the same room, suggesting that they would engage in a humorous "fight" to achieve their opposing functions - one adding moisture to the air and the other removing it. The commentator cleverly highlights the juxtaposition of these gifts, portraying the scenario as a comical event.

By Steven Wright

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