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Computer Quote by Carrie Vaughn

“Now, what does a vampire do with a computer? Keep track of investments? Send e-mail to other vampires as you all plot to take over the world?” “I spend a lot of time on Wikipedia making corrections to the entries of historical figures I’ve known.” I blinked at him. “Really?” “No, Kitty. That was a…” quote by Carrie Vaughn
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“Now, what does a vampire do with a computer? Keep track of investments? Send e-mail to other vampires as you all plot to take over the world?” “I spend a lot of time on Wikipedia making corrections to the entries of historical figures I’ve known.” I blinked at him. “Really?” “No, Kitty. That was a joke.”

Carrie Vaughn

About This Quote

Source Novel: Dead Witch Walking, 2005

The narrator mixes humor with absurdity, using a vampire metaphor to comment on modern tech culture and personal quirks.

In simple terms: A funny, odd comment about vampires using computers.

Key Takeaway

Don’t take jokes too seriously; enjoy creativity.

Themes

humor technology absurdity

Mood

playful ironic

Type

fictional contemporary

When to use this quote

  • online forums
  • creative writing
  • social media
  • gaming communities

Key Concepts

pop culture internet satire

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the vampire metaphor reveal about your habits?
  • How do jokes shape your view of technology?
A Different Perspective

Humor may obscure underlying critique of tech obsession.

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