Captain Quote by Douglas Adams
““Hey, er, hand me the raprod, Plate Captain.” The””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, 1979
A humorous request highlights absurdity in bureaucratic language.
In simple terms: Funny request shows absurd bureaucracy.
Question absurdities in communication.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- office memo
- space crew orders
- customer service scripts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this line reveal about authority?
- How does humor defuse tension?
Humor may mask underlying frustration.