They piss on your leg, tell you it’s raining, and then…
““They piss on your leg, tell you it’s raining, and then offer to sell you an umbrella with a smile.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Exploiting desperation by offering unnecessary solutions, often with insincere friendliness.
In simple terms: Selling useless help to the desperate.
Beware of offers that seem too friendly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- sales pitches
- emergency situations
- vulnerable customers
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you sensed a hidden agenda?
- How can you verify the value of a solution?
Not all offers are genuine; motives may be profit‑driven.