... in an English class
Teacher: Can anybody tell me the name of the technique Romeo is using here?
Pupil one: It’s a metaphor, Miss.
Pupil two: Ha ha ha ha ha.
Teacher: What’s so funny?
Pupil two: He said metaphor ... that’s when women don’t get their periods any more!
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