Before you insult a man, try walking a mile in his shoes. That way, when you insult him, you’re a mile away –and, you have his shoes. This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “A Mile in Someone’s Shoes”
We’ve talked before about paraprosdokians, those statements that go one way and then take a sharp right turn.
Yeah, it’s a reality TV show, right?
No, paraprosdokian. It’s a statement that goes one way and then veers sharply.
Oh, that’s right. It’s a tricky, jokey thing.
Yeah, yeah, yeah. So I have one that I thought I would share with you, Grant.
Before you insult a man, try walking a mile in his shoes.
That way, when you insult him, you’re a mile away.
And you have his shoes.
Words to live by.
Email words@waywordradio.org.
