The best man. You know? He hands you the ring and has to…
““The best man. You know? He hands you the ring and has to marry the bride if you ran away and so on. The Dean's been reading up on it, haven't you, Dean?" "Oh, yes," said the Dean, who'd spent all the previous day with "Lady Deirdre Waggon's Book of Etiquette". "She's got to marry someone once she's turned up. You can't have unmarried brides flapping around the place, being a danger to society." "I completely forgot about a best man!" said Vimes.””
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 take on the absurdity of rigid social customs, highlighting how bureaucratic rules can clash with personal freedom.
In simple terms: Satire of tradition
Key Takeaway
Rules can become nonsensical
Themes
Satire
Social commentary
Absurdity
Tradition
Bureaucracy
Mood
Witty
Irreverent
Type
Humorous
Dialogue
When to use this quote
- Wedding planning
- Legal obligations
- Social expectations
- Community enforcement
Key Concepts
Marriage customs
Authority
Individual liberty
Practical Applications
- Comedy writing
- Cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do rules shape personal choices?
- When does tradition become oppressive?