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“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.” quote by Douglas Adams
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““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.””

Douglas Adams

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.

Key Takeaway

Beware of taking jokes too literally.

Themes

satire family absurdity

Mood

witty ironic

Type

satirical comic

When to use this quote

  • family dynamics
  • science fiction storytelling
  • humor analysis

Key Concepts

social stigma hyperbole

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the “disease” symbolize?
  • How does absurdity critique real issues?
A Different Perspective

Humor may mask deeper social commentary.

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