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I could tell that my parents hated me. My bath toys were a toaster and a radio
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"I could tell that my parents hated me. My bath toys were a toaster and a radio"

- Rodney Dangerfield

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The quote by Rodney Dangerfield is a humorous way of expressing the sensation of being unloved and undesirable. It suggests that his moms and dads did not care enough to buy him toys that were appropriate for a child, rather giving him items that were meant for grownups. This might be interpreted as a sign of overlook and absence of affection from his moms and dads. It might likewise be seen as a metaphor for how his moms and dads treated him, as if he was a home appliance or a piece of furniture, rather than an individual deserving of love and attention. The quote is a funny method of expressing the discomfort of feeling unloved and undesirable by his moms and dads. It is a reminder that even in the most challenging of scenarios, humor can be discovered.

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Rodney Dangerfield This quote is written / told by Rodney Dangerfield between November 22, 1921 and October 5, 2004. He was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 50 other quotes.

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