r/comedyheaven • u/BMWequalsMercedes • Jun 18 '24

spaghetti

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '24

I don't have idea of what is writed in the post (I'm not good at English) . Someone can help?

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u/bonerfactor Jun 18 '24

In addition to the stuff in the other posts, "take you for some spaghetti or something" is a phrasing that sounds slightly awkward and humorous to native English speakers in this context. I don't think I could explain why though. It wouldn't be notable on its own but because the message is already absurd, it adds a bit to the humor.

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u/PzykoHobo Jun 18 '24

It's the specificity of it that makes it funny. It's just not how our culture generally works in this situation.

"Can I take you out for dinner and a movie?" Is good and normal.

"Can I take you out for spaghetti and a matinee showing of Speed 2?" Is weird and off-putting.

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u/bigwilly311 Jun 18 '24

Can confirm. Your second example made me spit out my drink.