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Carter Quote by Brent Crawford

“Carter: "Dude, I don't know why it works, it just does. [...] Just pretend you're not into 'em and then ask a question. What's the worst that could happen?" EJ makes eye contact with the smallest one, off to the side. [...] She looks up at EJ and gives him the nicest smile. He pulls the trigger…” quote by Brent Crawford
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““Carter: "Dude, I don't know why it works, it just does. [...] Just pretend you're not into 'em and then ask a question. What's the worst that could happen?" EJ makes eye contact with the smallest one, off to the side. [...] She looks up at EJ and gives him the nicest smile. He pulls the trigger and yells, "You think you're hot stuff, don't you?" What the...? Where are you going with this? "Excuse me?" she replies, kind of sweetly. EJ asks, "You think you're cool, don't you? Where did you get that shirt, the Salvation Army? What the hell is with your hair? My eyes are as big as basketballs as he fires one mean-ass question after another at her. "You don't have a boyfriend, do you?" he continues. It's like he's armed with self-esteem killer. "Did your parents have any kids that lived?" EJ asks. The girls starts to buckle, and tears are on the way. "Are these your friends, or are they like, counselors here to observe you?" EJ shouts. [...] He asks, "Does your grandma know you borrowed her shoes?" as I drag him away. The girl is crying pretty hard, and her friends are trying to console her. [...] "Man, that didn't do very well. What do you think I did wrong?" EJ asks. "Are you serious?" I ask "I was just doing what you told me to," he replies. "I-I-I told you to go up to that girl and start abusing her?" I ask. "You said to ask her questions and pretend I didn't like her!" he yells back. "Pretend YOU'RE NOT INTO HER!" I clarify. "Not that you hate her and wish she would die! Good God, that girl thought she was gonna get a boyfriend when you walked up, not years of therapy." "Do you think I still have a shot?" he asks "NO, I don't!" I bark””

Brent Crawford

About This Quote

Source TV Show: The Eric Andre Show, 2012–present

Aggressive questioning can be used to intimidate, but it often reveals the asker’s own insecurities and can cause emotional harm.

In simple terms: Harsh questions can hurt and show the asker’s own issues.

Key Takeaway

Use curiosity kindly, not as a weapon.

Themes

communication power dynamics emotional intelligence bullying self‑awareness

Mood

critical defensive reflective

Type

advice psychological

When to use this quote

  • workplace feedback
  • dating
  • school debates
  • online forums
  • family discussions

Key Concepts

psychology social interaction conflict resolution

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do you feel the need to attack?
  • How could you ask the same question more respectfully?
A Different Perspective

Such tactics can damage relationships and trust.

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