And what do you know, John's hands flew through the…
““And what do you know, John's hands flew through the positions of ASL in various l-got-this combinations. "Is he deaf" the guy behind the cash register asked in a stage whisper. As if someone using American Sign Language was some kind of freak. "No. Blind." "Oh." As the man kept staring, Qhuinn wanted to pop him. "You going to help us out here or what?" "Oh ... yeah. Hey, you got a tattoo on your face." Mr. Observant moved slowly, like the bar codes on those bags were creating some kind of wind resistance under his laser reader. "Did you know that?" Really. "I wouldn't know." ''Are you blind, too?" No filter on this guy. None. "Yeah, I am." "Oh, so that's why your eyes are all weird." "Yeah. That's right." Qhuinn took out a twenty and didn't wait for change-murder was just a liiiiiittle too tempting. Nodding to John, who was also measuring the dear boy for a shroud, Qhuinn went to walk off. "What about your change ?" the man called out. "I'm deaf, too. I can't hear you." The guy yelled more loudly, "I'll just keep it then, yeah?" "Sounds good," Qhuinn shouted over his shoulder. Idiot was stage-five stupid. Straight up.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A scene highlights prejudice and misunderstanding toward deaf and blind individuals.
In simple terms: People often misjudge those with disabilities.
Key Takeaway
Challenge assumptions about ability.
Themes
prejudice
disability
communication
empathy
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
narrative
social commentary
When to use this quote
- public spaces
- customer service
- interpersonal conflict
- media representation
Key Concepts
social bias
sign language
inclusion
Questions to Reflect On
- What can we learn about inclusive communication?
- How does humor affect perception of disability?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may reinforce stereotypes if not contextualized.