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That kind of anecdote comes in an insane number of variations. Even if it's based in truth, it's probably been distorted through retelling.

In other words, don't try to pass off jokes as anecdotes.

Maybe you'll find it interesting that the Greek word for joke is anecdoto.

That is interesting, thank you.

Shrug. Then add me to the list of someone who had this asked of me directly. Twice.