We need somebody to put rat poisoning in Justice Stevens's creme brulee. That's just a joke, for you in the media.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author suggests poisoning a justice, claiming it is a joke for the media.
- In plain terms
- She suggests poisoning a judge and says it is a joke.
- What can you take from it?
- Violence is proposed and dismissed as humor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is humor a threat?
- How do we handle jokes?
Another view
The joke relies on threats of violence.
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