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He says that it is good luck to rub the head of a dwarf,”…

“He says that it is good luck to rub the head of a dwarf,” Haldon said after an exchange with the guard in his own tongue. Tyrion forced himself to smile at the man. “Tell him that it is even better luck to suck on a dwarf’s cock.” quote by George R.R. Martin
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““He says that it is good luck to rub the head of a dwarf,” Haldon said after an exchange with the guard in his own tongue. Tyrion forced himself to smile at the man. “Tell him that it is even better luck to suck on a dwarf’s cock.””

George R.R. Martin

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 uses crude humor to mock a superstition, highlighting cultural differences and power dynamics.

In simple terms: Mocking superstition with vulgarity.

Key Takeaway

Use humor to challenge oppressive beliefs.

Themes

cultural clash humor power

Mood

dark satirical

Type

literary conversational

When to use this quote

  • political negotiations
  • cross‑cultural interactions
  • social satire

Key Concepts

subversion social critique taboo language

Questions to Reflect On

  • When has humor defused tension for you?
  • What are limits of using crude jokes?
A Different Perspective

The vulgarity may alienate audiences.

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