Quote by Steven Wright

I put a new engine in my car, but didn't take the old one out. Now my car goes 500 miles an hour. The harmonica sounds amazing.

I put a new engine in my car, but didn't take the old one ou

Summary

This quote is a humorous play on the idea of "upgrading" a car's performance by adding a new engine without removing the old one. It suggests that by having two engines, the car is now able to go an absurdly fast speed of 500 miles per hour. The mention of the harmonica implies that the sound produced by the car's enhanced speed is so incredible that even a seemingly unrelated item like a harmonica sounds amazing in comparison. Overall, the quote highlights the comical and unexpected consequences of attempting unconventional modifications.

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