Hi, I'm Ricky Bobby. Christmas is just around the corner, and what better gift to give a loved one [pulls out knife] than the Jack Hawk 9000? Available at Wal-Mart!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A character promotes a dangerous product as a holiday gift in a mock commercial style.
- In plain terms
- A man jokes about selling a dangerous tool as a Christmas present.
- What can you take from it?
- Comedy often highlights the absurdity of aggressive marketing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does satire critique advertising?
- What makes a dangerous item funny?
Another view
The joke depends on the viewer knowing the product is dangerous.
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