Gaze Quote by Douglas Adams
““Wow,' said Zaphod Beeblebrox to the Heart of Gold. There wasn't much else he could say. He said it again because he knew it would annoy the press. 'Wow.' The crowd turned their faces back toward him expectantly. He winked at Trillian, who raised her eyebrows and widened her eyes at him. She knew what he was about to say and thought him a terrible show-off. 'That is really amazing.' he said. 'That really is truly amazing. That is so amazingly amazing I think I'd like to steal it.' A marvelous presidential quote, absolutely true to form. The crowd laughed appreciativley, the newsman gleefully punched buttons on their Sub-Etha News-Matics and the President grinned. As he grinned his heart screamed unbearably and he fingered the small Paralyso-Matic bomb that nestled quietly in his pocket. Finally he could bear it no more. He lifted his heads up to the sky, let out a wild whoop in major thirds, threw the bomb to the ground and ran forward through the sea of suddenly frozen beaming smiles.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams, 1979
A character uses exaggerated praise and absurdity to mock media hype and political theatrics, revealing underlying tension and desire for release.
In simple terms: Exaggerated praise masks deeper frustration.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when flamboyance hides genuine stress.
Themes
satire
politics
media
absurdity
Mood
ironic
playful
critical
Type
satirical
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- political speeches
- media interviews
- public performances
- stress relief
- creative expression
Key Concepts
hyperbole
performance
psychological tension
Questions to Reflect On
- How does satire reveal truth about authority?
- When does flamboyance become a coping mechanism?
A Different Perspective
The humor may downplay serious consequences of reckless actions.
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