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“So, what happens is you go to space and you become weightless. So far so good, right? But then your body expands??? But your bra doesn’t—so you get strangled by your own bra. Now I think that this would make for a fantastic obit—so I tell my younger friends that no matter how I go, I want it…” quote by Carrie Fisher
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““So, what happens is you go to space and you become weightless. So far so good, right? But then your body expands??? But your bra doesn’t—so you get strangled by your own bra. Now I think that this would make for a fantastic obit—so I tell my younger friends that no matter how I go, I want it reported that I drowned in moonlight, strangled by my own bra.””

Carrie Fisher

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker humorously imagines a bizarre death scenario involving a bra in space, highlighting absurdity and personal flair for storytelling.

In simple terms: A funny, absurd death wish about a bra in space.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humor in confronting fear.

Themes

humor absurdity death personal narrative

Mood

playful ironic

Type

anecdotal humorous

When to use this quote

  • space travel
  • costume design
  • personal legacy
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

satire self‑deprecation celebrity anecdotes

Questions to Reflect On

  • Would you choose a humorous or serious legacy?
  • How does absurdity help process fear?
A Different Perspective

The joke relies on shock value, which may not resonate with all audiences.

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