I gave a LOT of unnecessary head. And I know that guys are going to argue with me about this. 'Oh, Margaret, there's no such thing as unnecessary head! All head is necessary! All head is wanted and needed in the world. I run a home for unnecessary head.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cho humorously defends the idea of giving unnecessary oral sex, mocking those who claim all such acts are welcome or needed.
- In plain terms
- She jokes that some people think any amount of oral sex is required, even when it isn't.
- What can you take from it?
- Not every sexual act needs to be justified or desired.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do we feel pressured to perform unnecessarily?
- How do we define consent and desire?
Another view
The joke relies on shock value which may alienate some audiences.
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