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I think on the seventh day, God was running around, going…

“I think on the seventh day, God was running around, going, Oh, my God! What havent I¦? Rwanda! I better create Rwanda! Sorry, havent quite done that¦ The Tower of Pisa! Oh, its leaning¦ Oh, shi¦ done! Toilets in French camping sites¦ there we go. English football hooligans¦ there we go, whatever…” quote by Eddie Izzard
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“I think on the seventh day, God was running around, going, Oh, my God! What havent I¦? Rwanda! I better create Rwanda! Sorry, havent quite done that¦ The Tower of Pisa! Oh, its leaning¦ Oh, shi¦ done! Toilets in French camping sites¦ there we go. English football hooligans¦ there we go, whatever that is¦ Mrs. Thatchers heart¦ there we go¦ oh, fuck that! I know, Ill put a stone in, thatll work! There we go¦ The next week, I think, people are coming back, going, Rwanda doesnt work very well; infrastructures fucked.”

Eddie Izzard

About This Quote

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

He humorously imagines God creating chaotic landmarks and nations, highlighting absurdity of human ambition.

In simple terms: Comedy about God’s chaotic creations and human folly.

Key Takeaway

Question the logic behind grand projects.

Themes

humor absurdity creativity

Mood

playful critical

Type

satirical observational

When to use this quote

  • politics
  • urban planning
  • travel
  • language barriers

Key Concepts

satire philosophy culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this absurdity reveal about human hubris?
  • How can humor expose real problems?
A Different Perspective

Satire may oversimplify complex issues.

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