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Image of the quote is loading... SaveSave What had been so funny? But you can never remember what you were laughing about, and even if you could, it seems doubtful that it would still be funny. - Quote by Rufi Thorpe

What had been so funny? But you can never remember what you were laughing about, and even if you could, it seems doubtful that it would still be funny.

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