Quote by Steven Wright

I filled out an application that said, In Case Of Emergency Notify.I wrote Doctor...What's my mother going to do?

I filled out an application that said, In Case Of Emergency

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the expectation and instinct of turning to a doctor in times of emergency. The speaker is implying that in case of an emergency, their mother would not be of much assistance but a doctor would be. It underscores the trust and confidence they have in physicians, contrasting it with the practicality of notifying a family member during urgent situations.

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