I hate small towns because once you’ve seen the cannon in the park there’s nothing else to do.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is saying that small towns can be boring because once you've seen the main attraction or landmark, like a cannon in a park, there isn't much else to do or see. The comedian Lenny Bruce is joking that small towns don't have a lot of variety or things to keep you entertained once you've experienced the town's main feature. The quote suggests that small towns can feel limiting or monotonous if there isn't much going on beyond the town's main point of interest.
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