“Expensive Petroleum!”

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        10 months ago

        The punchline doesn’t actually sound like a Harry Potter spell. Just look at the downvotes on this thing. It’s a good try but comes up short.

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            10 months ago

            No funny accent. I know Harry Potter well. Also not trolling.

            All of the Harry Potter spells are Latin or of Latin origin. The punchline isn’t. This is why I feel the joke falls flat and I suspect this is why the joke is so heavily downvoted.

            Also aside from the flying car (which Ron drives), Harry never actually drives or owns a vehicle.