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Water polo Quote by Gladys Mitchell

“Well,” continued Hilary, “it felt like somebody’s face! You know when you play water polo, and you push a chap’s face with your foot—” “What sort of water polo do you play, for heaven’s sake?” asked Richard Cowes.” quote by Gladys Mitchell
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““Well,” continued Hilary, “it felt like somebody’s face! You know when you play water polo, and you push a chap’s face with your foot—” “What sort of water polo do you play, for heaven’s sake?” asked Richard Cowes.””

Gladys Mitchell

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Echoing Footsteps, 1948

A humorous anecdote reveals the absurdity of a sports injury metaphor.

In simple terms: A funny story about a foot injury.

Key Takeaway

Find humor in odd comparisons.

Themes

humor absurdity everyday life

Mood

lighthearted playful

Type

anecdotal entertaining

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • sports banter
  • storytelling
  • icebreakers

Key Concepts

Metaphor social interaction

Questions to Reflect On

  • What everyday moments can become funny anecdotes?
  • How does humor affect group dynamics?
A Different Perspective

Humor may not translate across cultures.

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