'You know I got a parrot, a bird, this fuckin bird says hi to me all the time. More than you're doing. Fuckin bird says, 'Hi there, sir, hello. Had a nice day? Wanna fuck me in the ass a little?' I don't know where he picks up that bad language from.' (from 'Hello Ray')
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recounts a vulgar parrot that greets him with explicit language, highlighting the absurdity of the bird's speech.
- In plain terms
- A bird says rude things to him all the time.
- What can you take from it?
- Exaggerated profanity can be used for comic shock value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does the speaker find the bird's vulgarity funny?
- What does this say about human‑animal interaction in comedy?
Another view
Heavy profanity may limit the audience or venue.
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