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Henny Youngman

Just got back from a pleasure trip: I took my mother-in-law to the airport.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The speaker is making a joke by calling a trip enjoyable even though it involved taking his mother-in-law to the airport, implying relief or humor in her departure. This play on words contrasts the usual idea of a pleasure trip with the less enjoyable task of escorting a relative to leave.

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