Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

He would make a good lamp post if he'd weather better and didn't have to eat.

He would make a good lamp post if he'd weather better and di

Summary

This quote implies that the person being referred to is considered dull and uninteresting. It humorously suggests that if this person could remain still and not require sustenance, they would be better suited as an inanimate object such as a lamp post. It emphasizes their lack of engaging qualities and highlights the speaker's low opinion of their presence.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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