Quote by Steven Wright

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

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

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has a strange or unbelievable situation to share with a hint of humor. They mention their roommate acquiring an unusual pet, an elephant, which is now lost inside their apartment. The absurdity of the situation implies that their apartment is either unusually large or cluttered, making it difficult to locate a large creature like an elephant. The quote leaves the readers with a sense of curiosity and amusement as they visualize the comical scenario.

By Steven Wright

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