Quote by Ellen DeGeneres

I was doing stand-up at a restaurant and there was a chalkboard on the street out front. It said, Soup of the Day: Cream of Asparagus. Ellen DeGeneres.

I was doing stand-up at a restaurant and there was a chalkbo

Summary

This quote is a playful anecdote shared by a comedian about a humorous incident that took place during one of their stand-up performances. The comedian performed at a restaurant where there was a chalkboard on the street with the day's special soup written on it. The quote juxtaposes the soup flavor with the comedian's own name, Ellen DeGeneres, creating a comedic effect through the unexpected connection between them. The quote's brevity adds to its punchline-like nature, inviting readers to find amusement in the quick and clever wordplay.

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By Ellen DeGeneres

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