Why Do People Say ‘That’s My Line’ When They’re Funny?

Because people are proud of their jokes! Imagine you're telling a joke, and it’s so funny that everyone laughs. You feel like the whole room is saying, 'That was you!' So you say, 'That's my line!' It's like giving yourself a standing ovation after your best punchline.

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After telling a joke that made everyone laugh, a kid says, 'That's my line!' to show off.
A teacher tells a funny story about school, then says, 'That’s my line!' and the class claps for her.
When your friend makes a clever remark at lunch, you say, 'That’s my line!' just for fun.

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