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WHAT'S WRONG WITH ASSHOLES, BABY? YOU'VE GOT AN ASSHOLE…

“WHAT'S WRONG WITH ASSHOLES, BABY? YOU'VE GOT AN ASSHOLE, I'VE GOT AN ASSHOLE! YOU GO TO THE STORE AND BUY A PORTERHOUSE STEAK, THAT HAD AN ASSHOLE! ASSHOLES COVER THE EARTH! IN A WAY TREES HAVE ASSHOLES BUT YOU CAN'T FIND THEM, THEY JUST DROP THEIR LEAVES. YOUR ASSHOLE, MY ASSHOLE, THE WORLD IS…” quote by Charles Bukowski
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““WHAT'S WRONG WITH ASSHOLES, BABY? YOU'VE GOT AN ASSHOLE, I'VE GOT AN ASSHOLE! YOU GO TO THE STORE AND BUY A PORTERHOUSE STEAK, THAT HAD AN ASSHOLE! ASSHOLES COVER THE EARTH! IN A WAY TREES HAVE ASSHOLES BUT YOU CAN'T FIND THEM, THEY JUST DROP THEIR LEAVES. YOUR ASSHOLE, MY ASSHOLE, THE WORLD IS FULL OF BILLIONS OF ASSHOLES. THE PRESIDENT HAS AN ASSHOLE, THE CARWASH BOY HAS AN ASSHOLE, THE JUDGE AND THE MURDERER HAVE ASSHOLES . . . EVEN THE PURPLE STICKINPIN HAS AN ASSHOLE!””

Charles Bukowski

About This Quote

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

The quote humorously highlights that everyone, regardless of status, shares a common human flaw, using absurdity to critique hypocrisy and equality of imperfection.

In simple terms: Everyone has the same basic flaw, no matter who they are.

Key Takeaway

Recognize shared humanity beyond titles.

Themes

humor critique equality humanity

Mood

playful irreverent critical

Type

satirical humorous

When to use this quote

  • political satire
  • media commentary
  • everyday conversation
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

absurdity social commentary satire

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this absurdity reveal about societal judgments?
  • How can humor expose hypocrisy?
A Different Perspective

It trivializes serious issues by focusing on bodily humor.

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