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Why is the phrase “ I pity the fool” so funny?
Why is the phrase “ I pity the fool” so funny?
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The tv character who said that sentence was a boxer/bouncer who was guaranteed to beat whoever challenged him.
It's funny in the same way that seeing a tiny chihuahua dog trying to fight a pitbull dog is funny. The chihuahua has a big ego and confidence that doesn't match his small size and lack of equal fighting ability.
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