You wanna get the truth out of me, get me hammered.

Meaning of the quote

The quote means that if someone wants Ron White to be honest and tell the truth, they should get him drunk first. Drinking alcohol can make people less afraid to share their true thoughts and feelings. So the comedian is saying that being intoxicated, or "hammered," will make him more willing to openly speak his mind.

About Ron White

Ron White, also known as “Tater Salad”, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and author. He is best known as a charter member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and has authored the New York Times Best Seller book “I Had the Right to Remain Silent But I Didn’t Have the Ability.”

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