Quote by Steven Wright

I named my dog Stay, so I can say, 'Come here, Stay! Come here, Stay!

I named my dog Stay, so I can say, 'Come here, Stay! Come he

Summary

This quote is a playful play on words and a clever way to humorously demonstrate the confusion caused by contradicting commands. By naming the dog "Stay," the speaker intentionally creates a humorous situation where they call out for their dog to both stay and come. The quote relies on wordplay to create a funny and absurd scenario.

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By Steven Wright

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