Quote by Virginia Ostman

If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn't it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked, and dry cleaners depressed.

If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn't it

Summary

This quote humorously plays with the concept of word associations in different professions. It suggests that if lawyers can be disbarred and clergymen can be defrocked, similarly amusing actions can be associated with other professions. By using words that sound similar to these actions, the quote suggests different playful scenarios such as electricians being delighted, musicians being denoted, cowboys being deranged, and so on. It offers a lighthearted and whimsical take on wordplay and the potential for amusing actions within various occupations.

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By Virginia Ostman

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