Quote by Margaret Cho

My parents are very funny when they have to deal with anything racy or off-color. They usually pretend they don't speak English.

My parents are very funny when they have to deal with anythi

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The quote suggests that the speaker's parents have a humorous reaction when they encounter anything controversial or explicit. To avoid engagement, they pretend not to understand English. This implies that the parents use humor as a strategy to handle uncomfortable situations, deflecting them in a light-hearted manner. Their reaction highlights their desire to maintain a certain level of decorum or discomfort avoidance, possibly reflecting their conservative or reserved nature.

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By Margaret Cho

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