Quote by Tim Vine

I was reading a book... 'the history of glue' - I couldn't put it down.

I was reading a book... 'the history of glue' - I couldn't p

Summary

This quote is a humorous play on words. The person says they were reading a book titled "the history of glue" and then adds, "I couldn't put it down." The phrase "I couldn't put it down" is commonly used to express engagement or fascination with a book or story. However, in this context, it becomes a comedic contradiction since glue is known for sticking things together; implying they literally couldn't put the book down because it stuck to their hands. It serves to provide a lighthearted and ironic twist on the traditional use of the phrase.

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By Tim Vine

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