Why don't you take a flying fuck at a rolling doughnut. Why don't you take a flying fuck at the moooooooooon!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote uses absurd imagery to express utter rejection of a request or situation.
- In plain terms
- Don't ask me to do something pointless.
- What can you take from it?
- Reject absurd requests with humor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is humor appropriate for refusal?
- How do you say no without being rude?
Another view
It relies on offensive language which limits its use.
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