Quote by Les Dawson

I saw six men kicking and punching the mother-in-law. My neighbour said 'Are you going to help?' I said 'No, six should be enough.'

I saw six men kicking and punching the mother-in-law. My nei

Summary

This quote is a humorous take on the often negative perception of mother-in-laws. It illustrates a situation where the speaker witnesses a group of men physically mistreating their mother-in-law. When the neighbor questions whether the speaker will intervene, they jokingly respond that the six men involved should be sufficient for the task. The quote relies on the common stereotype of strained relationships between individuals and their in-laws, employing irony and satire to evoke laughter and highlight the absurdity of the situation.

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By Les Dawson

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