Groucho Marx supposedly got the hook while hosting a live broadcast of his famous TV quiz show, You Bet Your Life. As this micro-legend has it, Groucho was small-talking with a female contestant when the following exchange took place: GROUCHO: So, you got any kids? FEMALE CONTESTANT: Yes, Groucho, I have eleven children. GROUCHO: Eleven?! Did you say eleven kids? FEMALE CONTESTANT: Well, I love my husband. GROUCHO: Lady, I love my cigar but I take it out of my mouth once in a while. |