I ain't seen pussy in so long I'd throw stones at it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker jokes about being so deprived of sex that even a low-quality encounter would seem welcome.
- In plain terms
- Sedaris says he has not seen sex in so long he would be happy with anything.
- What can you take from it?
- Deprivation can lower standards and make anything seem acceptable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives you to lower your standards?
- How does loneliness affect your choices?
Another view
The joke relies on a stereotype about loneliness and sexual frustration.
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