Quote by Joe E. Lewis

I've been on such a losing streak that if I had been around I would have taken General Custer and given points.

I've been on such a losing streak that if I had been around

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the speaker's ongoing streak of failures or bad luck. They express that their luck has been so consistently negative that if they were present during General Custer's defeat at the Battle of Little Bighorn, they would have managed to find a way to worsen the situation even further. The quote suggests a self-deprecating tone and emphasizes the speaker's perception of their own unfortunate circumstances.

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Gambling (gaming)

By Joe E. Lewis

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