Clerks Quote by John Sandford
![“Gonna rain like a cow pissin' on a flat rock" [drugstore clerk to detective Virgil Flowers] Dark of the Moon, p.7” quote by John Sandford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/887/john-sandford-5843_clerks_gonna-rain-like-a-cow-pissin-on-a-flat-r_12063.jpg)
“Gonna rain like a cow pissin' on a flat rock" [drugstore clerk to detective Virgil Flowers] Dark of the Moon, p.7”
About This Quote
A vivid metaphor describing an overwhelming, relentless downpour, likening it to a cow urinating on a flat surface, emphasizing the intensity and inevitability of the rain.
In simple terms: Intense, relentless rain
Key Takeaway
Rain can be overwhelming
Themes
nature
humor
vivid imagery
intensity
Mood
gritty
dark
playful
Type
dialogue
descriptive
humorous
When to use this quote
- detective investigation
- outdoor chase
- stormy night
Key Concepts
weather
metaphor
dialogue
Practical Applications
- setting mood in narrative
- enhancing tension
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the metaphor affect the scene's atmosphere?
- What does the comparison reveal about the speaker's attitude?
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