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Home Sweet Home Joke Turns on Laughs and Women
A rambler recalls a long yarn about a joke told at home that fails to amuse his wife. He argues that humor depends on women seeing it, but she instead challenges his punchline prompting a tense exchange over who finds jokes funny. The tale shifts to a Maine trip anecdote about a turtle with rings and a button, ending with reflections on miscommunication and pride.
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