Based on this classic Azerbaijani comedy, here is a story that captures the spirit of that phrase: The Secret of the Samovar
The phrase refers to a famous comedic scene from the Azerbaijani theatrical play Hicran . In this specific moment, the character Dadaş (played by Siyavush Aslan) tries to explain a situation while struggling to control his rising temper, often using the line to tell someone, "Don't get angry, let me explain." Hicran Tamasasi HirslЙ™nmЙ™ Basa Sal
The silence that followed was legendary. The neighbors held their breath. Dadaş looked at the silver samovar, then at the blue tape, then at Mammad’s hopeful face. Based on this classic Azerbaijani comedy, here is
He took the tape from Mammad. "Go get the tea leaves, Mammad. We will drink tea from a samovar with a blue handle. Just... don't explain anything else today." Dadaş looked at the silver samovar, then at
Instead of exploding, Dadaş simply sat down, put his head in his hands, and laughed. "In the play, it’s a comedy," he whispered. "In my life, it’s a tragedy."
Mammad jumped, nearly knocking over the rest of the tea set. "Now, Dadaş, (don't get angry, let me explain)!"