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Rodney Dangerfield

With my wife I don't get no respect. I made a toast on her birthday to 'the best woman a man ever had.' The waiter joined me.

Rodney Dangerfield

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The speaker feels that his wife does not treat him with respect, even during special moments like her birthday. When he tried to honor her by calling her the best woman he ever had, the waiter unexpectedly agreed, implying that even strangers recognize the lack of respect he receives.

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