Quote by Steven Wright

I was in the first submarine. Instead of a periscope, they hada kaleidoscope. We're surrounded.

I was in the first submarine. Instead of a periscope, they h

Summary

This quote is a clever play on words, using the concept of a submarine to deliver a deeper message. By stating, "I was in the first submarine," the speaker implies that they have experienced being in a difficult or challenging situation. The line, "Instead of a periscope, they had a kaleidoscope," suggests that their perspective or view of the situation may be distorted, chaotic, or ever-changing. Lastly, the phrase, "We're surrounded," implies a feeling of being overwhelmed or trapped by the circumstances. Overall, the quote metaphorically conveys a sense of being caught in a complex or overwhelming predicament.

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