"Now, on the St. Louis team we have Who's on first, What's on second, I Don't Know is on third"
- Bud Abbott
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This quote is from the popular funny duo, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. The quote is from their classic regimen, "Who's on First?" In the routine, Abbott is attempting to explain the names of the gamers on the St. Louis baseball team to Costello. Abbott is saying that the initial baseman is called "Who's on First," the 2nd baseman is called "What's on Second," as well as the third baseman is called "I Don't Know." The joke is that Costello is perplexed by the names and also Abbott keeps duplicating them, which only adds to the complication. The quote is a timeless instance of Abbott and also Costello's comedic timing as well as wordplay. It is a classic item of comedy that has been appreciated by generations of fans.
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