Gentleman Quote by C.J. Hauser
““That would be the gentleman lobster,””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Gentleman’s Guide to Life, 1923
The phrase humorously labels a lobster as a refined, genteel creature, playing on class expectations.
In simple terms: A lobster as a refined gentleman.
Key Takeaway
Don’t judge by appearances.
Themes
humor
class
identity
subversion
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
satirical
literary
When to use this quote
- dinner parties
- literary criticism
- creative writing
- social commentary
Key Concepts
social satire
anthropomorphism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor challenge social norms?
- What other animals could be re‑imagined as gentlemen?
A Different Perspective
May risk offending those who value traditional class symbols.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
