[clears throat] Well, I could be wrong, but I believe, uh, diversity is an old, old wooden ship that was used during the Civil War era.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker likens diversity to an old wooden ship from the Civil War era, using a bizarre metaphor.
- In plain terms
- They compare diversity to an ancient warship.
- What can you take from it?
- Metaphors can highlight concepts but may confuse if too obscure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How effective are absurd metaphors in conveying ideas?
- When does a joke lose its meaning?
Another view
The metaphor may obscure the intended point about diversity.
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