--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I've created a monster, haven't I?\" said…" description: "\"“I've created a monster, haven't I?\" said Merlin, staring at the animated figure incredulously. \"I think that, technically, I was already a monster,\" t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9cf/fayjay-24044_facebook_i-ve-created-a-monster-haven-t-i-said-me_2334742.jpg" --- # I've created a monster, haven't I?" said Merlin, staring… ![“I've created a monster, haven't I?" said Merlin, staring at the animated figure incredulously. "I think that, technically, I was already a monster," the dragon replied. "Now I am a monster with social networking skills. Or I would be, if I had a Twitter account. And possibly a Facebook. Do I want…” quote by FayJay](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9cf/fayjay-24044_facebook_i-ve-created-a-monster-haven-t-i-said-me_2334742.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9cf/fayjay-24044_facebook_i-ve-created-a-monster-haven-t-i-said-me_2334742.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9cf/fayjay-24044_facebook_i-ve-created-a-monster-haven-t-i-said-me_2334742.jpg) > ““I've created a monster, haven't I?" said Merlin, staring at the animated figure incredulously. "I think that, technically, I was already a monster," the dragon replied. "Now I am a monster with social networking skills. Or I would be, if I had a Twitter account. And possibly a Facebook. Do I want a Facebook? Is it a book of faces? Is it the same as MySpace? Which of course begs the question: what is MySpace?”” FayJay ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A humorous dialogue about becoming a modern monster through social media, questioning identity and online presence. **In simple terms:** Online fame makes you feel monstrous. Key Takeaway Use social media mindfully. Themes technology identity humor Mood witty thoughtful Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - online branding - digital reputation - personal branding Key Concepts social media impact self-perception Questions to Reflect On - Do you feel your online self differs from reality? - What limits do you set on social media use? A Different Perspective Digital personas can distort self-image. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Facebook](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/facebook/) [Humor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/humor/) [Social networking](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/social-networking/) [Twitter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/twitter/) ## Related quotes > [“A dragon for a familiar!" Trom exclaimed. 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