Barbarians Quote by Jean Shepherd
“The Bumpuses were so low down on the evolutionary totem pole that they weren't even included in Darwin's famous family tree. They had inbred and ingrown and finally emerged from the Kentucky hills like some remnant of Attila the Hung's barbarian horde. Flick said that they had webbed feet and only three toes. It might have been true.”
About This Quote
The quote humorously claims a fictional group is evolutionarily low and excluded from Darwin's tree, suggesting they are primitive and barbaric.
In simple terms: A made‑up group is portrayed as primitive and excluded
Key Takeaway
Dar nullary view of evolution.
Themes
humor
evolution
mythmaking
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
satirical
humorous
When to use this quote
- fiction writing
- comic storytelling
- parody
- social commentary
Key Concepts
Satire
exaggeration
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this exaggeration reveal about our fascination with origins?
- How does humor shape perceptions of science?
A Different Perspective
The claim is fictional and not scientifically accurate.
