Father Quote by Douglas Adams
““Because Ford never learned to say his original name, his father eventually died of shame, which is still a terminal disease in some parts of the Galaxy.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, 1979
A satirical line about a father's shame becoming a disease, reflecting absurd sci‑fi humor.
In simple terms: Shame can be exaggerated to a cosmic disease.
Beware of taking jokes too literally.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family dynamics
- science fiction storytelling
- humor analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “disease” symbolize?
- How does absurdity critique real issues?
Humor may mask deeper social commentary.