You kiddin'? I know I'm ugly...last year at Halloween when I opened the door, kids gave me candy. Some little kid tried to pull my face off. When I drove down the street, I stuck my head out the window and got a ticket for mooning.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Self-deprecating humor about extreme unattractiveness.
- In plain terms
- The author jokes that his looks are so bad kids try to pull his face off.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor can deflect insecurity about appearance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle insecurities?
- Can laughter heal self-doubt?
Another view
It reinforces negative body image.
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