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“When I see a dictionary on my desk I feel like I'm looking at some strange dog leaving a twisty piece of poop on our lawn out back.” quote by Haruki Murakami
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““When I see a dictionary on my desk I feel like I'm looking at some strange dog leaving a twisty piece of poop on our lawn out back.””

Haruki Murakami

About This Quote

Source Interview: Haruki Murakami on language, 2014

Murakami likens a dictionary to a strange dog leaving a twisted mess, highlighting absurdity in everyday objects.

In simple terms: He finds humor in mundane items.

Key Takeaway

Embrace absurdity to see humor in daily life.

Themes

humor absurdity language

Mood

playful ironic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • language learning
  • creative brainstorming

Key Concepts

linguistics creative writing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mundane object seems absurd to you?
  • How does humor change perception?
A Different Perspective

May be too whimsical for serious analysis.

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