“Expensive Petroleum!”

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      1 year 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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          1 year 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.