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.””
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.
Find humor in odd comparisons.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- sports banter
- storytelling
- icebreakers
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What everyday moments can become funny anecdotes?
- How does humor affect group dynamics?
Humor may not translate across cultures.