Bloodsucking-fiends Quote by Christopher Moore
![“Inspector, there's no smoking allowed in here," said a uniformed officer who had been called to the scene. Cavuto waved to the drawers [at the morgue]. "Do you think they mind?" The officer shook his head. "No, sir." Cavuto blew a stream of smoke at Gilbert [a dead guy]. "And him, do you think he…” quote by Christopher Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d29/christopher-moore-353_bloodsucking-fiends_inspector-there-s-no-smoking-allowed-in_757345.jpg)
““Inspector, there's no smoking allowed in here," said a uniformed officer who had been called to the scene. Cavuto waved to the drawers [at the morgue]. "Do you think they mind?" The officer shook his head. "No, sir." Cavuto blew a stream of smoke at Gilbert [a dead guy]. "And him, do you think he minds?" No, sir." And you, Patrolman Jeeter, you don't mind, do you?" Jeeter cleared his throat. "Uh...no, sir." Well, good," Cavuto said. "Look, on the side of the car, Jeeter. It says 'Protect and Serve' not 'Piss and Moan.'" Yes, sir.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Stupidest Angel, Christopher Moore, 2004
The officer’s literal interpretation of “no smoking” highlights absurd bureaucracy and dark humor.
In simple terms: Literal rules can be absurd.
Key Takeaway
Question authority with humor.
Themes
bureaucracy
dark humor
absurdity
Mood
wry
playful
Type
satirical
conversational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- law enforcement
- comedy writing
Key Concepts
law
communication
irony
Questions to Reflect On
- When does humor become disrespectful?
- How can satire reveal hidden truths?
A Different Perspective
Humor may downplay serious issues.
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