He had a curiously stunted sense of humor and loved practical jokes that veered dangerously close to cruelty. Once on a hot day he filled a friend's water jug with kerosene and mirthfully stood by as the friend took a mighty swig. The friend ended up in the hospital.
In "One Summer: America, 1927," Bill Bryson explores the quirky traits of a character who possesses a limited sense of humor, often indulging in practical jokes that cross the line into cruelty. His antics reveal a troubling side of his personality, showcasing how humor can sometimes mask harmful intentions.
One particularly alarming incident involved him filling a friend's water jug with kerosene, leading to serious consequences when the friend unknowingly took a drink. This reckless behavior demonstrates the darker aspect of his humor, raising questions about the ethics of such jokes and the potential harm they can inflict on others.
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