Quote by Steven Wright

I got food poisoning today. I don't know when I'll use it.

I got food poisoning today. I don't know when I'll use it.

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This quote humorously plays on the concept of "getting food poisoning" and implies that it is not a desirable experience, but the speaker doesn't know when or how they would reference it in conversation or express its significance in their life. It suggests that food poisoning is an unfortunate event worth mentioning, even if its relevance or usefulness is uncertain.

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