Ex girlfriend Quote by Anthony Jeselnik
“I've spent the past two years looking for my ex-girlfriend’s killer… but no one will do it.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up: "Thoughts and Prayers" special, 2015
A darkly comic confession of obsessive revenge that highlights the absurdity of fixation on violence.
In simple terms: Obsessive revenge is absurd.
Question the futility of vengeance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal vendetta
- crime investigation
- ethical debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives someone to seek vengeance?
- Is revenge ever justified?
Humor can mask serious emotional turmoil.