Cherubim perhaps, take practice shots with the Big Bang. I…
““Cherubim perhaps, take practice shots with the Big Bang. I would have preferred to write a book about the course of actions taken during this election campaign and how that course of actions led to certain results. But there was no discernable course. The course might as well have been at Trump University. And the results might as well have been determined by a pair of twelve-sided dice used by stoned Bernie Sanders supporters in a game of Dungeons & Dragons. (Dungeons & Dragons being a not-bad alternative title for what you hold in your hands.) Anyway, if my book lacks a coherent narrative it’s because I couldn’t find one.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author laments the lack of a clear narrative in his political book, comparing the chaotic campaign to random dice rolls and fantasy games.
In simple terms: He finds the election chaotic and hard to explain.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and focus on clear storytelling.
Themes
politics
chaos
storytelling
humor
randomness
Mood
cynical
ironic
reflective
Type
satirical
political
When to use this quote
- campaign analysis
- writing process
- media critique
- public discourse
Key Concepts
satire
political analysis
narrative theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can chaotic events be meaningfully narrated?
- What role does humor play in political critique?
A Different Perspective
Randomness cannot replace coherent analysis.