He called me an asshole and said, “I'll bury you!” like…
““He called me an asshole and said, “I'll bury you!” like some comic book villain. I wanted to fucking scream my head off—I'm not your toy! Your puppet! Your whore! I'm a human goddamn being and I expect to be treated as such! Instead I told him I didn't want to be buried, I want to be cremated. And I want my ashes stored in a disco ball he can hang over his desk.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker demands respect and autonomy, rejecting objectification and insisting on agency over their legacy.
In simple terms: Demand respect and control over how you’re remembered.
Assert personal agency and set boundaries.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace dynamics
- personal relationships
- creative collaborations
- legal matters
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you communicate boundaries effectively?
- What does agency mean to you in different contexts?
Power dynamics can limit expression of autonomy.