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Steven Wright

I went to the bank and asked to borrow a cup of money. They said, 'What for?' I said, 'I'm going to buy some sugar.'

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The speaker uses a humorous misunderstanding by treating money as a measurable substance like sugar, asking for just a "cup" of it. This joke highlights the absurdity of mixing everyday measurements with financial transactions.

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