Quote by Steven Wright

I moved into an allelectric house. I forgot and left the porchlight on all day. When I got home the front door wouldn't open.

I moved into an allelectric house. I forgot and left the por

Summary

This quote highlights the unforeseen consequences of living in an all-electric house. The speaker's forgetfulness in leaving the porchlight on all day drained the power, resulting in the front door refusing to open upon arriving home. It serves as a reminder of how small, overlooked actions can have significant impacts in an all-electric setting, emphasizing the need for being mindful of energy consumption and its consequences.

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By Steven Wright

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