Quote by Jack Benny

A scout troop consists of twelve little kids dressed like schmucks following a big schmuck dressed like a kid.

A scout troop consists of twelve little kids dressed like sc

Summary

This quote humorously undermines the idea of leadership and authority within a scout troop. It suggests that the scout leader, though appearing like a kid, is actually the one in charge, while the children in their scout uniforms are portrayed as naÃ¯ve and foolish. By using the term "schmuck," which typically means a foolish or contemptible person, the quote highlights the ironic reversal of roles and pokes fun at the hierarchical structure within the troop.

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