His eyes are so close together he could use a monocle.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A sarcastic remark about someone's physical appearance, implying his eyes are unusually close together.
- In plain terms
- His eyes are so close that he could use a monocle to see.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical traits can be targets of humor or mockery.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is physical mockery ever justified?
- What is the line between wit and insult?
Another view
It relies on superficial judgment and can be offensive.
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