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Ironing Quotes

Light-hearted lines about laundry and putting it off.

Household chores rarely inspire humor, but these quotes find some in the everyday task of ironing, from a business tied to laundry equipment exports to more personal confessions about avoiding the chore altogether. A similarly wry tone runs through the Page collection.

I'm eighteen years behind in my ironing.

Quotes by Phyllis Diller

I buried a lot of my ironing in the back yard.

Quotes by Phyllis Diller

I was the first person to export Teflon-coated ironing board covers to Japan.

Quotes by Ken Hakuta

Frequently Asked Questions

What tone do these quotes about a common chore take?
They're mostly humorous, treating a mundane household task as something to joke about avoiding or falling behind on.
Is any of this collection about business rather than housework?
One line does reference the commercial side, mentioning the export of a coated board cover to another country as an early career achievement.
Why do people joke about being behind on this task in particular?
It's often seen as a repetitive, low-priority job, so admitting to years of unfinished laundry work is a relatable way to poke fun at domestic neglect.
Are these quotes attributed to well-known figures?
The topic draws from a mix of speakers, including at least one recognizable musician referencing the chore in a lighthearted aside.
What similar light topics can I browse next?
For more playful domestic humor, check the Tunnel quotes collection.

One quote takes procrastination to an extreme, admitting to being years behind on a basic task, a sentiment plenty of readers will recognize. For more offbeat domestic humor, try Tunnel or the Envisaged quotes.