Cpr Quote by Barry Lyga
“And what? Accidentally cuts off three fingers postmortem? 'Oops, oh, no, my girlfriend just died! Clumsy me, in trying to perform CPR, I chopped off some fingers! Guess I'll just take them with me… Oh, darn, where did that middle finger go?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Unseen Hand” (fictional) chapter 12, 2021
A darkly humorous scenario where a bot’s clumsy attempt at CPR results in accidental injury, highlighting absurdity of mishaps.
In simple terms: Even good intentions can cause unintended harm.
Act carefully and consider consequences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- emergency response
- first‑aid training
- personal responsibility
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance humor with respect for safety?
- What precautions can prevent such mishaps?
The joke may downplay seriousness of real injuries.