Bronze medal Quote by Jarod Kintz
““Jarod Kintz likes writing about himself in the third person, because he really relates to the third person. The odd man out. If two is company, then the first person and the second person are just fine together. But why is the third person always hanging around? Jarod often feels like that outsider, the person on the smallest pedestal, the bronze medalist of personal pronouns. If the third person makes you feel like she-it, then maybe you can relate to some of Jarod’s work.””
About This Quote
The quote humorously explores feeling like an outsider through the lens of grammatical person, highlighting the oddness of the third person perspective.
In simple terms: Feeling like an outsider because of the third person viewpoint.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your unique perspective.
Themes
identity
self‑perception
language
isolation
humor
Mood
playful
reflective
Type
personal
humorous
reflective
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- personal essays
- creative therapy
- public speaking
- team collaboration
Key Concepts
grammatical person
self‑reflection
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does using the third person change your self‑view?
- Can humor help process feelings of being an outsider?
A Different Perspective
The joke may downplay deeper feelings of alienation.
