What do you gargle with - pebbles? (1969)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks a sarcastic question implying the absurdity of a claim.
- In plain terms
- They mock the claim as ridiculous.
- What can you take from it?
- Don’t take absurd statements seriously.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why use sarcasm instead of direct critique?
Another view
The remark may be seen as disrespectful.
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