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You accused me of murder. Do you make a habit of bringing…

“You accused me of murder. Do you make a habit of bringing schoolgirls into an interview room with murder suspects?' He waved his hand. 'Oh, I was only joking about that. I don't really think you murdered someone. Unless you did, in which case I reserve the right to say I knew it all along.” quote by Derek Landy
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“You accused me of murder. Do you make a habit of bringing schoolgirls into an interview room with murder suspects?' He waved his hand. 'Oh, I was only joking about that. I don't really think you murdered someone. Unless you did, in which case I reserve the right to say I knew it all along.”

Derek Landy

About This Quote

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

A character accuses another of murder and mocks the idea of interviewing schoolgirls with suspects, highlighting dark humor and sarcasm.

In simple terms: A sarcastic accusation about murder and schoolgirls.

Key Takeaway

Recognize sarcasm and its impact.

Themes

dark humor sarcasm crime dialogue

Mood

ironic provocative

Type

satirical dialogue

When to use this quote

  • interrogation
  • media portrayal
  • legal settings

Key Concepts

moral ambiguity power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does sarcasm affect perception of seriousness?
  • When is dark humor appropriate?
A Different Perspective

Humor can trivialize serious topics.

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