About this quote

Humor often cuts straight to the basic biological reality of our existence. We like to complicate our relationships with endless rules and expectations, but survival is actually pretty simple. Strip away the societal noise and what do you have left? You have a stark reminder that we depend on each other for our very presence on this planet. Stop taking your daily connections for granted and recognize who actually keeps your world running.

When to use it

• Your dad is staring blankly at the washing machine, completely lost on laundry day. You tease him with this line to remind him who actually keeps the household functional.
• At a charity gala committee meeting, a male executive realizes all the difficult event logistics were quietly handled by the female coordinators. He uses this line to break the ice and give them credit during his opening toast.
• During a guys' weekend camping trip that quickly devolves into chaos because nobody packed food or trash bags, one friend mutters this to the group while looking at the mess.