Quote by George Brett

If a tie is like kissing your sister, losing is like kissing you grandmother with her teeth out.

If a tie is like kissing your sister, losing is like kissing

Summary

This quote uses humor to explain the level of dissatisfaction and disappointment that comes with losing. It suggests that losing is even worse than a tie (which is often seen as unsatisfactory) by comparing it to an even less pleasant experience. The imagery of kissing one's grandmother with her teeth out adds an element of exaggeration and discomfort, emphasizing the extreme feeling of defeat that losing can evoke.

By George Brett

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