Quote by Steven Wright

My girlfriend and I went on a picnic. I don't know how she did it, but she got poison ivy on the brain. When it itched, the only way she could scratch it was to think about sandpaper.

My girlfriend and I went on a picnic. I don't know how she d

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This quote humorously describes a situation where the speaker's girlfriend has managed to get poison ivy on her brain during a picnic. Due to the itchiness caused by the poison ivy, she cannot physically scratch it. Instead, she resorts to mentally focusing on the sensation of sandpaper to alleviate the itch. This quote highlights the creativity and resourcefulness of individuals in finding unusual solutions to unexpected problems.

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