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A pessimist is a person who has had to listen to too many optimists.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The joke redefines pessimism as fatigue rather than temperament: someone sours after enduring endless cheerful assurances. It gently mocks relentless optimism, implying that constant positive talk can push listeners toward gloom. The pessimist appears as a worn-out audience, not a natural doomsayer.
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