Listen, three eyes," he said, "don't you try to outweird me, I get stranger things than you free with my breakfast cereal.
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You barbarians!' he yelled. 'I'll sue the council for every penny it's got! I'll have you hung, drawn and quartered! And whipped! And boiled...until...until...until...until you've had enough.' Ford was running after him. Very very fast. 'And then I will do it again!' yelled Arthur, 'And when I've finished I will take all the little bits, and I will jump on them!
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote humorously captures a character's exaggerated indignation and desire for revenge.
In this amusing excerpt from Douglas Adams, the character Arthur expresses his frustration and seemingly futile rage towards those he perceives as 'barbarians.' His over-the-top threats and absurd vow to 'jump on the little bits' highlight both the humor and the futility of his anger, showcasing how absurdity often accompanies frustration in life.
Themes
HumorRevengeFrustrationAbsurdityAngry
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used to lighten the mood in a meeting discussing frustrations with bureaucracy.
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