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You know when they have a fishing show on TV? They catch the fish and then let it go. They dont want to eat the fish, th
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"You know when they have a fishing show on TV? They catch the fish and then let it go. They don't want to eat the fish, they just want to make it late for something"

- Mitch Hedberg

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This quote by Mitch Hedberg is an amusing take on the idea of fishing for sport. He is suggesting that when people fish on tv, they are not actually interested in capturing the fish for food, however rather for the thrill of the catch. He implies that the fish are released back into the water, as if they are running late for something. This amusing take on fishing for sport is a suggestion that people frequently participate in activities for the enjoyment of the experience, instead of for the practical function of the activity. Hedberg's quote is an easy going tip that often, the pleasure of the experience is more crucial than the practical result.

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Mitch Hedberg This quote is written / told by Mitch Hedberg between February 24, 1968 and March 30, 2005. He was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 50 other quotes.

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