Elevator Quote by Douglas Adams
““Holy Zarquon, did I ask for an existentialist elevator?””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, 1979
A humorous, absurdist line questioning existential purpose in a mundane setting
In simple terms: A joke about existentialism in everyday life
Don’t take existential angst too seriously
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily life
- creative writing
- comic relief
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this line reveal about coping with meaninglessness?
- How can humor help us confront existential dread?
Humor may mask deeper anxieties that need addressing