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He was also the god of (take a deep breath) commerce…

“He was also the god of (take a deep breath) commerce, languages, thievery, cheeseburgers, trickery, eloquent speaking, feasts, cheeseburgers, hospitality, guard dogs, birds of omen, gymnastics, athletic competitions, cheeseburgers, cheeseburgers and telling fortunes with dice. Okay, I just tossed…” quote by Rick Riordan
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““He was also the god of (take a deep breath) commerce, languages, thievery, cheeseburgers, trickery, eloquent speaking, feasts, cheeseburgers, hospitality, guard dogs, birds of omen, gymnastics, athletic competitions, cheeseburgers, cheeseburgers and telling fortunes with dice. Okay, I just tossed in the cheeseburgers to see if you were paying attention. Also, I’m hungry.””

Rick Riordan

About This Quote

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

A humorous list of absurd godly domains, highlighting the absurdity of over‑attributing traits and the speaker’s playful hunger.

In simple terms: A funny, exaggerated list of a god’s powers, with a joke about cheeseburgers.

Key Takeaway

Don’t take everything seriously; enjoy humor.

Themes

humor mythology absurdity

Mood

playful lighthearted ironic

Type

humorous satirical parodic

When to use this quote

  • reading fiction
  • casual conversation
  • comedic writing
  • fan discussions
  • meme creation

Key Concepts

Satire exaggeration playful narrative

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the repetition of “cheeseburgers” reveal about attention?
  • How does humor affect myth retelling?
A Different Perspective

The joke may distract from deeper mythological themes.

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