Quote by Steven Wright

I went camping and borrowed a circus tent by mistake. I didn't notice until I got it set up. People complained because they couldn't see the lake.

I went camping and borrowed a circus tent by mistake. I didn

Summary

This quote humorously highlights a comical misunderstanding and the consequences that follow. The speaker unintentionally ended up with a circus tent instead of a regular camping tent and only realized their mistake after setting it up. The tent's large size obstructed the view of the nearby lake, leading to complaints from others. This serves as a lighthearted explanation of how a seemingly trivial error can result in unexpected and amusing outcomes.

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By Steven Wright

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