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“He bent and kissed me briefly, then headed for the door. Just short of it, though, he turned back. "The, um, sperms ..." he said, a little awkwardly. "Yes?" "Can ye not take them out and give them decent burial or something?" I hid my smile in my teacup. "I'll take good care of them," I promised…” quote by Diana Gabaldon
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““He bent and kissed me briefly, then headed for the door. Just short of it, though, he turned back. "The, um, sperms ..." he said, a little awkwardly. "Yes?" "Can ye not take them out and give them decent burial or something?" I hid my smile in my teacup. "I'll take good care of them," I promised. "I always do, don't I?””

Diana Gabaldon

About This Quote

Source Novel: Outlander, Season 1, Episode 2, 1991

A character humorously asks for a respectful disposal of sperm, highlighting awkward intimacy and the narrator’s playful compliance.

In simple terms: A funny request about handling sperm with a promise to care for them.

Key Takeaway

Accept the absurdity and respond with humor.

Themes

humor intimacy awkwardness playfulness

Mood

amused lighthearted playful

Type

dialogue comedic fictional

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • sexual encounters
  • light‑hearted conflict

Key Concepts

social norms bodily autonomy communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance humor and seriousness in intimate moments?
  • What does this reveal about the characters’ comfort levels?
A Different Perspective

Humor may mask deeper discomfort about discussing bodily fluids.

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