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About this quote

What does it mean?
A character reacts with shock and humor to a discovery. It shows surprise at an unexpected event.
In plain terms
Someone reacts humorously to seeing a meteor.
What can you take from it?
Use humor to process shock.

Where it applies

  • news
  • events
  • observation

Putting it to work

  • coping
  • communication
  • journalism

Questions to consider

  • How do you react to shock?
  • Why use humor here?

Another view

It may not reflect serious reactions.

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