Quote by Rodney Dangerfield

I was such an ugly kid - When I played in the sandbox, the cat kept covering me up

I was such an ugly kid - When I played in the sandbox, the c

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the perception of the speaker as an unattractive child. The phrase "the cat kept covering me up" suggests that even animals found them unpleasant to look at. It serves to convey a lighthearted self-deprecating tone, implying that the speaker was deemed so unappealing that even a cat would prefer to hide them from view. The quote overall communicates a humorous reflection on the speaker's childhood appearance and evokes a sense of amusement or playful self-acceptance.

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