Which writing utensil is always breaking the rules because it refuses to make a permanent commitment?
A pencil
The punchline relies on the fact that standard graphite pencils always come attached to an eraser. Because a pencil allows you to wipe away mistakes and change your mind instantly, it never has to make a permanent commitment on the paper.
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