This movie's so good I gotta bust a cap in it!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker uses a violent metaphor to express that a movie is exceptionally good.
- In plain terms
- He says the movie is so good it deserves to be shot.
- What can you take from it?
- Violent metaphors can be used for praise in comedy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you praise something truly great?
- Is this humor appropriate?
Another view
The metaphor normalizes violence even in jest.
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