Quote by Rodney Dangerfield

My wife met me at the door the other night in a sexy negligee. Unfortunately, she was just coming home.

My wife met me at the door the other night in a sexy neglige

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the unexpected or disappointing nature of a situation. The speaker's expectation of encountering their wife in a sensual outfit is met with disappointment as the wife is simply returning home. It plays on the idea of anticipation versus reality, leading to an amusing twist and subverting the usual romantic or intimate encounter.

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Home Door

By Rodney Dangerfield

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