Caught Quote by Coben, Harlan
““Because if you make me do that, I will make a stink that you'll never get off your shiny suits. I will sue the network. I will sue the studio. I will sue each one of you personally. I will send our beloved sponsors blogs that claim you' - she pointed to the white man and the black man - 'enjoy having monkey sex on the office furniture while she' - now she pointed to the Asian woman - 'likes to watch and spank herself. Is it true? Well, it will be in a blog. Several blogs, in fact. Then I'll go to other computers and add comments, stuff like Montague likes it rough or with toy or small farm animals. Get PETA on your ass. Then I'll send those blogs to your families. Do you get the drift?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Stranger, 2015
A satirical, exaggerated threat of online harassment and smear campaigns, highlighting the absurdity of weaponizing rumors.
In simple terms: Threatening to ruin reputations through false blogs.
Key Takeaway
Beware of spreading harmful rumors online.
Themes
media
harassment
reputation
satire
power
technology
Mood
cynical
critical
warning
Type
satirical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- social media
- public relations
- legal disputes
- online activism
- personal vendettas
Key Concepts
law
ethics
psychology
digital culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you respond to false online accusations?
- What responsibilities do platforms have to prevent such attacks?
A Different Perspective
The scenario is hyperbolic and may not reflect realistic legal consequences.
