‘The report of my death was an exaggeration’. - Mark Twain.
🕑 Added 2024-08-08 19:22:32 +0000 UTCAlso please use a better fucking photo when I do actually die.
The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated is a popular misquote attributed to author Samuel Clemens, known by his pen name, Mark Twain. The humorous quote is based on a letter Twain sent to a newspaper reporter who had asked Twain about rumors that he was dying.
Although it’s not an accurate quote, The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated remains associated with Twain. Twain was known for his humor, which the quote perfectly represents. Often, this quote is brought up to praise Twain’s skill as a humorist.
The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated is often used to humorously comment on a person’s absence from society or to refer to something that appears dead or hopeless but still has a slim chance of success.
In May 1897, there was a rumor among journalists that author Mark Twain was either dead or dying of a serious illness. Looking for confirmation, journalist Frank Marshall White of the New York Journal contacted Twain to see if there was any truth to the rumors. Twain responded to White with a letter in which he humorously said “The report of my death was an exaggeration.” In classic Twain fashion, the author jokingly expressed more offense with the rumors that he was poor than the rumors of his death.
The popular misquote of Twain’s words seems to come from a biography written by Albert Paine in the early 1900s. In the biography, Paine alters the incident so that Twain speaks to an unnamed reporter in person and humorously tells him that “The report of my death has been grossly exaggerated.” This misquote then changed overtime to use the word greatly instead of grossly.
Comments
Owen Cox
It actually seems to say your family is dead rather than you. Presumably that is also totally wrong. 😂
David Johnson
Congratulations to your return to the (so called) living!! 😜 You'll be here a very long time, if only to bring a smile and a laugh to all us friendly humans.🙂🤣 And a (🖕) to the unfriendly ones. 🥰
Kim Rice
It’s a scam or some type of phishing scheme.
Greg Smith
Glad to hear that you are alive and well. I don't understand how and why this kind of BS gets started. I hope that your family members are okay also.🥰🥰
Kim Rice
Hurrah! Although… Zombie Danielle? 🧟♀️
Bud March
Dead or Alive, you look beautiful. No way you could be dead though, you have way too much spirit and life to be dead.
