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“So that's when I came up with the most ridiculous plan since I'd decided to take a witness statement from a ghost. It was a plan so stupid that even Baldrick would have rejected it out of hand.” quote by Ben Aaronovitch
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““So that's when I came up with the most ridiculous plan since I'd decided to take a witness statement from a ghost. It was a plan so stupid that even Baldrick would have rejected it out of hand.””

Ben Aaronovitch

About This Quote

Source TV: BBC series "Rivers of London", Season 1, Episode 5, 2014

A character devises an absurd plan involving a ghost's witness, highlighting comedic absurdity and creative problem‑solving.

In simple terms: A crazy plan with a ghost witness is humorously presented.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humor when ideas seem absurd.

Themes

comedy absurdity creativity

Mood

playful lighthearted ironic

Type

anecdotal humorous

When to use this quote

  • writing brainstorming
  • role‑play
  • improvisational comedy
  • storytelling
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

fiction ghost lore narrative devices

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can humor defuse tension in a crisis?
  • When does absurdity become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective

Even ridiculous ideas can distract chaos if not grounded.

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