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I get it! "The clown can stay, but the Ferengi in the gorilla suit has to leave!" I get it!
— Data • Star Trek: Generations
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker repeats a joke and twice announces understanding it. That enthusiasm becomes part of the humour: the moment of comprehension seems as important as the joke itself. The odd contrast between the clown and the costumed figure is offered as something finally making sense.
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