Lipstick Quote by Chuck Palahniuk
““She'd wear shades of lipstick you'd expect to see around the base of a penis.””
About This Quote
Describes a grotesque, vivid image of lipstick resembling a penis base, highlighting shocking sexuality.
In simple terms: Graphic sexual metaphor.
Key Takeaway
Use shocking imagery to provoke.
Themes
art
sexuality
shock value
Mood
provocative
ed
Type
literary
creative
When to use this quote
- novels
- advertising
- performance art
Key Concepts
literature
visual art
culture
Questions to Reflect On
- What effect does shock have on perception?
- How does vulgar imagery serve narrative?
A Different Perspective
May alienate some audiences.
![“[On living in New York City:] I'm oblivious to everything. I just don't notice anything. I sat in a coffee shop, drank half a cup of coffee before I noticed there was lipstick on the cup. There was wadded-up gum and lipstick on the napkin. I must have been sitting on that woman's lap for an hour.” quote by Laura Kightlinger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f87/laura-kightlinger-24538_cities_on-living-in-new-york-city-i-m-oblivious_55113.jpg)
