Burritos Quote by Bryan Lee O'Malley
““Gilded palace of Flying Burritos Excellent Nouveau Mexican Cuisine We all got to wear Swank-Ass Nudie Suits I should have known it was a lousy pipe dream Ohhh, Ohhh, what an awesome job Ohhh, Ohhh, what do I do now?? Ohh, Ohhhhh, it's like I've been robbed Spent the last of my paycheque And I'm feelin' pretty downnnnn!!””
About This Quote
Source Graphic Novel: Scott Pilgrim, 2004
A chaotic, surreal celebration of success and disappointment, mixing humor with feelings of being robbed by unfulfilled dreams.
In simple terms: Success feels wild, confusing, and sometimes disappointing.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the absurdity, learn from setbacks.
Themes
celebration
disillusionment
surrealism
humor
Mood
conflicted
playful
melancholic
Type
satirical
reflective
When to use this quote
- comic convention
- artist’s studio
- public performance
- social media backlash
Key Concepts
creative expression
dreams
reality vs perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “lousy pipe dream” reveal about your expectations?
- How do you balance humor with genuine disappointment?
A Different Perspective
The exaggerated tone may mask genuine frustration.
![“There were many days when [I] did not know where my next meal was coming from. But I was never afraid to work, I went where some men were digging a ditch ... [and] said I wanted to work. The boss looked at my good clothes and white hands and laughed to the others ... but he said, “All right. Spit…” quote by Nikola Tesla](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/859/nikola-tesla-1383_end-of-the-day_there-were-many-days-when-i-did-not-know_1544799.jpg)
