He didn't say "that's weird". He wouldn't have said "that's weird" if a flock of sheep had cycled past playing violins. It wasn't the sort of thing a responsible engineer said. 

“Какъв е смисъла на образованието - помисли си, - щом хората ще го ползват?”

“Good evening, gentlemen!' said the vampire. 'Please pay attention. I am a refor…”

“Zoology, eh? That's a big word, isn't it.""No, actually it isn't," said Tiffany…”

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