Quote by Groucho Marx

Either he's dead or my watch has stopped.

Either he's dead or my watch has stopped.

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Groucho Marx, displays a humorous and ironic attitude towards a situation. It implies that the only plausible explanation for a particular outcome is an absurd or unlikely event. The speaker playfully suggests that either the person in question is extremely late or, in a comical twist, their watch is not functioning correctly. This quote highlights the use of wit and satire to find amusement in unexpected or puzzling circumstances.

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By Groucho Marx

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