Humorous Quote by David Wong
““John and I have made this stuff our hobby, in the way that an especially attractive prisoner makes a hobby out of not getting raped. Jesus, that’s a terrible analogy. I apologize. What I’m saying is that it’s self-preservation. We didn’t choose this, we just have talents that makes us the equivalent of that new guy in the cell block who has a slim, hairless body and kind of looks like a woman from behind, and has an incredibly realistic tattoo of boobs on his back. He may have no desire at all to ever even touch a penis, but it’s going to happen, even if it’s just in the process of frantically slapping them away. Jesus, am I still talking about this? [John—please delete the above paragraph before it goes off to the publisher].””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Onion, 2014
The speaker uses a shocking, absurd analogy to illustrate how a personal talent can feel like an unavoidable, invasive situation, highlighting self‑preservation instincts.
In simple terms: A talent feels unavoidable like an invasive situation, prompting self‑preservation.
Key Takeaway
Accept the reality, set boundaries, seek help.
Themes
self‑preservation
talent
boundary
humor
vulnerability
Mood
conflicted
humorous
reflective
Type
cautionary
satirical
personal
When to use this quote
- workplace stress
- creative projects
- personal safety
- mental health
- interpersonal conflict
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
coping mechanisms
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when a talent becomes a burden?
- What boundaries help protect you?
A Different Perspective
The analogy may alienate or trivialize serious trauma, reducing empathy.
