Quote by Groucho Marx

One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know.

One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got int

Summary

This quote is a humorous play on words by Groucho Marx. It highlights the absurdity and unexpected nature of the situation. The speaker claims to have shot an elephant, but the confusion lies in how the elephant ended up in their pajamas. The quote humorously plays with the ambiguity of language and misdirects the listener's expectations. Overall, it is a lighthearted observation that showcases Marx's wit and comedic style.

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By Groucho Marx

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