Quote by Steven Wright

I used to work at a factory where they made hydrants; but you couldn't park anywhere near the place.

I used to work at a factory where they made hydrants; but yo

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This quote humorously highlights the irony of a situation. The speaker worked at a factory that produced hydrants, which are used to reserve parking spaces by preventing vehicles from parking in front of them. However, the factory's proximity made it challenging for employees or visitors to find parking spots nearby, giving a comical twist to an otherwise expected scenario.

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