Flush Quote by Dennis Hopper
“You're like a turd that won't flush.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Actor Interview, 1975
He uses a vivid, crude metaphor to describe something persistently problematic and unmanageable.
In simple terms: He compares a problem to a stubborn turd.
Key Takeaway
Identify and address persistent issues.
Themes
frustration
humor
critique
Mood
wry
direct
Type
satirical
critical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace conflicts
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Metaphorical language
social commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- What stubborn issues need flushing out?
- How can humor help confront problems?
A Different Perspective
Metaphor may be seen as overly harsh.
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![“[After Easy Rider] I couldn't get another movie, so I lived in Mexico City for a couple of years. I lived in Paris for a couple of years. I didn't take any photographs, and then I went to Japan and saw a Nikon used. I bought it, and I just started, like an alcoholic. I shot 300 rolls of film. That…” quote by Dennis Hopper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e73/dennis-hopper-8988_alcoholics_after-easy-rider-i-couldn-t-get-another_610482.jpg)
