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The quote jokes that housework feels pointless because the same chores must be repeated again and again. It frames domestic work as exhausting, repetitive, and frustrating. The humor comes from treating everyday cleanup as a never-ending cycle.
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About Joan Rivers
American comedian, actress, producer, writer and television host
Joan Rivers was an American comedian, actress, producer, writer, and television host. She was known for a blunt style of comedy that often crossed into controversy, and for helping open doors for women in comedy. She was born Joan Alexandra Molinsky. Her act was built around self-deprecation, sharp observations, and jokes aimed at celebrities and politicians, all delivered in a recognizable New York accent. She received an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award, and was also nominated for a Tony Award.
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Books by Joan Rivers
Murder at the Academy Awards
2009
Bouncing Back
1997
I hate everyone--starting with me
2013
Diary of a mad diva
2014
Don't Count the Candles
1999