Groucho Marx - Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for April 1st, 2025. Now, I know what you’re thinking—it’s April Fools’ Day, so is everything I’m about to say is just a joke?
Nope! Not this time.
Today is actually Edible Book Day. Yes, it’s a real thing. People around the world celebrate books by making them… out of food. Cakes shaped like novels, bread loaves carved into literary masterpieces—it’s a delicious way to honor the written word. And before you ask—no, this is not a prank. This is 100% legitimate, and honestly, its making me hungry. And believe it or not it’s also Reading is Funny Day, which encourages kids (and grown ups too) to read books that make them laugh. Because if you can’t enjoy a good pun or a witty joke, what’s the point of literacy. All of this brings us to today’s quote from Groucho Marx, who once said:
"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."
You see, reading can be funny...
Classic Groucho. A perfect blend of wisdom and absurdity. This quote reminds us that books are there for us, always ready to teach, entertain, and occasionally be turned into cake.
Is it a book or is it cake?
And to be clear, I wouldn’t recommend eating actual books, if you do, at least use some chocolate sauce to make the experience worthwhile.
Or make a book taco... hmmm. So, today, whether you’re reading something funny, baking a literary-themed snack, or just trying to avoid getting pranked, take a moment to appreciate the power of words—and maybe share a good joke while you’re at it. That’s it for today’s episode of The Daily Quote. Be safe today, but keep laughing, keep reading, and remember it is April Fools day today so if someone hands you an "edible book" today, make sure it’s not made of raw fish. Trust me, it might not be cake.
I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for today but I'll be back tomorrow, same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.