Quote by Steven Wright

My roommate got a pet elephant. Then it got lost. It's in the apartment somewhere.

My roommate got a pet elephant. Then it got lost. It's in th

Summary

This quote humorously highlights a situation where someone's roommate acquires an unusual pet, specifically an elephant. The comical twist occurs when the pet elephant goes missing within their shared apartment. The statement implies that the search for the misplaced elephant within the confined space of the apartment is daunting and amusingly absurd. It uses exaggeration and surprise to create a lighthearted tone and evoke humor in the unexpected predicament faced by the individuals involved.

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By Steven Wright

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