Quote by Steven Wright

I remember when the candle shop burned down. Everyone stood around singing 'Happy Birthday.'

I remember when the candle shop burned down. Everyone stood

Summary

This dry, witty quote is a reflection on the ironic and absurd nature of certain situations. It implies a lack of awareness and understanding among people who fail to recognize the mismatch between the celebratory act of singing "Happy Birthday" and the unfortunate event of a candle shop burning down. The quote highlights the disconnect between expectation and reality, and emphasizes the sometimes comical and odd aspects of human behavior in the face of unexpected events.

Topics

Deception/lying

By Steven Wright

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