I stepped out of the car on the rat king's arm, like a trophy wife--exept for the wrist sheaths and the two folding knives hidden in my clothing. Somehow I think trophy wives wear more makeup and less cutlery. But, Hey, I haven't met a trophy wife, maybe I'm wrong. Maybe they know what I know, that the true way to a man's heart is six inces of metal between his ribs. Sometimes four inches will do the job, but to be really sure, I like to have six. Funny how phallic objects are always more useful the bigger they are. Anyone who tells you size doesn't matter has been seeing too many small knives.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A female warrior mocks the trophy wife trope while highlighting her lethal readiness.
- In plain terms
- This woman is armed and dangerous despite her appearance.
- What can you take from it?
- Appearances can be deceiving.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can subversion reinforce stereotypes?
- How do we define strength?
Another view
It uses violence to prove worth rather than rejecting the trope.
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