I was such an ugly kid- when I played in the sandbox, the cat kept covering me up.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker uses animal behavior to mock their appearance in childhood.
- In plain terms
- I was so ugly a cat tried to bury me in the sand.
- What can you take from it?
- Comparing oneself to something an animal would hide is a strong visual metaphor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do children feel about looks?
- What makes a self-insult funny?
Another view
The imagery is dark and may be too harsh for some audiences.
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