Quote by Jonathan Winters

My mother and father were very strange people. They tried to be funny which is always very sad to me.

My mother and father were very strange people. They tried to

Summary

This quote reflects the perception of the speaker towards their parents' sense of humor. The speaker describes their parents as "strange" people who attempted to be funny but ended up being perceived as sad instead. The quote could imply that the speaker finds it unfortunate or distressing when attempts at humor fall flat since humor is typically associated with happiness. Ultimately, it highlights a disconnect in the speaker's view of their parents' comedic efforts.

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By Jonathan Winters

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