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Blue ocean Quote by Hannah Johnson

“I use my mom’s shampoo sometimes,” I blurt out. “I know I shouldn’t. I know it’s lady shampoo. But it smells better than mine, and I think my hair might like it better, and – but that doesn’t change the fact that that stuff, that’s for chicks. And, that, that’s probably gay, isn’t it? Like, at…” quote by Hannah Johnson
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““I use my mom’s shampoo sometimes,” I blurt out. “I know I shouldn’t. I know it’s lady shampoo. But it smells better than mine, and I think my hair might like it better, and – but that doesn’t change the fact that that stuff, that’s for chicks. And, that, that’s probably gay, isn’t it? Like, at least a little.” “I don’t know whether—” “And I cried once listening to ‘The Scientist’ by Coldplay. I don’t know, I was in sort of a lousy mood anyway, but it’s not like that excuses that stuff. Like, that was gay, wasn’t it? Guys don’t just sit around and cry over Coldplay.” “Howie—” “And I loved Mamma Mia. Like, loved it. Amber made me watch it with her on TV once, and I didn’t want to, and she wound up thinking it was this sentimental piece of crap, but I loved it. It was all sunny and happy and there was all that blue sky and blue ocean, and everyone was just, like, so chill, all bouncing and singing and being so happy, and I just wanted to, I don’t know, live there or something. Jump right into the screen and sing backup to Dancing Queen. That’s gay, right? That’s queeriest queerdom. There’s no way that’s not totally gay. It’s gay. It’s so gay. I’m … I …” “If I may,” Arthur says. I take a deep breath. “Yeah, okay.” “I don’t like any of those things,” Arthur says, “and I am gay. So maybe you’re just girly.” That? That’s his answer? “I’m not girly,” I say, affronted. “Just an observation,” Arthur replies innocently. “You didn’t like Mamma Mia?” I ask, feeling like I just got kicked. “I’m not even really sure what it is,” Arthur replies, frowning thoughtfully. Useless bastard.””

Hannah Johnson

About This Quote

Source Monologue: Theatrical Workshop, 2020

She explores gender norms, sexuality, and emotional expression through fragmented dialogue, revealing internal conflict and societal pressure.

In simple terms: She questions gendered expectations and emotional stereotypes.

Key Takeaway

Challenge stereotypes about emotions and sexuality.

Themes

identity gender norms emotional expression

Mood

critical conflicted

Type

theatrical social commentary

When to use this quote

  • self‑acceptance
  • cultural dialogue
  • mental health awareness

Key Concepts

social critique personal conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do societal expectations shape personal identity?
  • What spaces allow authentic emotional expression?
A Different Perspective

May generalize personal experience as universal.

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