Quote by Steven Wright

Last night somebody broke into my apartment and replaced everything with exact duplicates... When I pointed it out to my roommate, he said, 'Do I know you'

Last night somebody broke into my apartment and replaced eve

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the ironic situation where someone intrudes into the speaker's apartment, replacing all their belongings with identical items. The roommate's response, "Do I know you," adds an additional layer of humor by suggesting their lack of recognition towards the speaker. The quote captures themes of the unexpected, absurdity, and a playful play on identity, inviting the audience to reflect on the absurdity of the situation and perhaps explore the concept of familiarity and knowing someone on a deeper level.

By Steven Wright

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