"George is a radio announcer, and when he walks under a bridge... you can't hear him talk"
- Steven Wright
About this Quote
This quote by Steven Wright is an amusing method of explaining the power of sound waves. When George, the radio commentator, strolls under a bridge, the acoustic waves of his voice are obstructed by the bridge, making it impossible to hear him talk. This is due to the fact that acoustic waves travel in straight lines and can not pass through solid items. The quote is a tip of the power of sound waves and how they can be obstructed by physical things. It also functions as a suggestion of the importance of acoustics in sound production and how acoustic waves can be controlled to create various effects. The quote is a humorous way of pointing out the power of acoustic waves and how they can be obstructed by physical things.
This quote is written / told by Steven Wright somewhere between December 6, 1955 and today. He was a famous Comedian from USA.
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