Quote by Steven Wright

I put my air conditioner in backwards. It got cold outside. The weatherman on TV was confused. It was supposed to be hot today.

I put my air conditioner in backwards. It got cold outside.

Summary

This quote playfully highlights the idea of unpredictability and the humorous consequences that can result from simple mistakes. By putting the air conditioner in backwards, the speaker inadvertently made the temperature colder outside contrary to the expected hot weather. The confusion of the weatherman on TV further emphasizes the unexpected nature of the situation. The quote conveys a sense of irony, reminding us that life often doesn't go according to plan and sometimes even small errors can have amusing outcomes.

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Humor Funny

By Steven Wright

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