Quote by Steven Wright

I bought a dog the other day...I named him Stay. It's fun to call him...Come here, Stay! Come here, Stay! He went insane. Now he just ignores me and keeps typing.

I bought a dog the other day...I named him Stay. It's fun to

Summary

This humorous quote plays with wordplay and miscommunication. The narrator bought a dog and gave it the command name "Stay," which traditionally means to remain in place. However, when the narrator calls out to the dog, saying "Come here, Stay!", it creates confusion, causing the dog to go insane. It highlights the irony and confusion caused by contrasting commands, leading to the dog ignoring the speaker and continuing with its own activities, typifying the unconventional humor in the situation.

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Humor Funny

By Steven Wright

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