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The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasnt for any religious reas
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"The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasn't for any religious reasons. They couldn't find three wise men and a virgin"

- Jay Leno

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In this quote, comedian Jay Leno is making a joke about a controversial decision made by the Supreme Court. He is describing the reality that the Court ruled versus having a nativity scene, which is a standard Christian display screen portraying the birth of Jesus, in Washington, D.C. Leno then adds an amusing twist by saying that the factor for this decision was not due to any spiritual issues, but rather since they couldn't find the necessary characters for the scene - three wise males and a virgin. This joke plays on the idea that the Court might have been more worried with the logistics of the screen instead of the religious implications. Overall, Leno is utilizing humor to discuss the absurdity of the scenario and the potential detach between the Court's choice and the real intents behind it.

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Jay Leno This quote is written / told by Jay Leno somewhere between April 28, 1950 and today. He was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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