I was at sea the other day and loads of meat floated past. It was a bit choppy.
Meaning of the quote
This quote by British comedian Tim Vine is describing a strange and humorous situation he experienced at sea. The "loads of meat" that floated by him suggests that there was some kind of accident or incident that caused a large amount of meat to end up in the water. The fact that it was "a bit choppy" means the water was rough and uneven, which makes the image of the meat floating past even funnier. Overall, this quote is a quirky and unexpected description of an unusual event that the comedian found amusing.
About Tim Vine
Tim Vine is an English comedian known for his one-liners and his role on the sitcom ‘Not Going Out’. He’s won awards for best joke at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and held the Guinness World Record for the most jokes told in an hour.
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