(to a caller) I'm the Vice President of Syndication. Which means I'm God and you're an ant.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker pretends to be a high-ranking executive, claiming godlike power over the caller.
- In plain terms
- He says he's a VP and acts like a god compared to the caller.
- What can you take from it?
- Exaggerated authority can be used for comedic effect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes this exaggeration funny?
- When does such bragging become offensive?
Another view
The claim is obviously false and may alienate listeners.
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