Quote by Rodney Dangerfield

What a childhood I had. Once on my birthday my ol' man gave me a bat. The first day I played with it, it flew away.

What a childhood I had. Once on my birthday my ol' man gave

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the speaker's unconventional and perhaps unfortunate childhood experience. On their birthday, their father gave them a bat, most likely referring to the wooden sports equipment used in baseball. However, on the first day of playing with it, the bat unexpectedly flew away, possibly suggesting that it was not a typical bat but rather a live bat. The quote's brevity accentuates the amusing surprise and unexpected outcome, leaving the reader with a sense of lightheartedness.

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By Rodney Dangerfield

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