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“Once in a while it happens that I vomit up a bunny... it's not reason for one to blush and isolate oneself and to walk around keeping one's mouth shut.” quote by Julio Cortazar
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“Once in a while it happens that I vomit up a bunny... it's not reason for one to blush and isolate oneself and to walk around keeping one's mouth shut.”

Julio Cortazar

About This Quote

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

The narrator describes an absurd, involuntary act that forces social embarrassment and self‑isolation, highlighting the absurdity of social norms.

In simple terms: A bizarre incident leads to shame and silence.

Key Takeaway

Accept absurdity without shame.

Themes

absurdism social anxiety self‑consciousness

Mood

ironic thought‑provoking

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Public speaking
  • unexpected bodily reactions
  • social gatherings

Key Concepts

Existentialism human vulnerability norms critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the absurd act reveal about societal expectations?
  • How can we respond to involuntary embarrassment?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may be overly literal for some readers.

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