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Old 30th January 2009, 08:37 AM   #5
Monketi Ghost
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Originally Posted by theprestige View Post
Allen's version strikes me as a play on the original, taking it to the next level of absurdity and humor. Based on what little I know of Woody Allen, jokes, and language, I'd guess by the structure (three-part, rather than two-part) and context (a movie by a known comedian), that it's not the original.
Woody Allen. The guy built his career on putting his spin on old jokes, masterfully.

Just had to testify for the man.
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