Dark Helmet (Rick Moranis): 'I knew it, I'm surrounded by Assholes.' (This follows everyone on the bridge announcing that their last name is 'Asshole.')
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A character reacts with sarcasm to a ridiculous situation.
- In plain terms
- He is frustrated by the silly names.
- What can you take from it?
- Reacting to absurdity with sarcasm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle frustration?
- When is sarcasm useful?
Another view
Sarcasm may not resolve the underlying issue.
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