I poured spot remover on my dog. Now he’s gone.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that the comedian poured a chemical called "spot remover" on his dog, which caused the dog to disappear. This is a humorous and unexpected outcome, as spot removers are typically used to clean stains, not make things disappear. The quote plays on the idea of taking a product for one purpose and using it in an unintended and absurd way, leading to a surprising and comical result.
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