Medals Quote by Jonathan Morris
![“Henry Gordon Jago: Perhaps [Queen Victoria] has got wind of our exploits, and has decided it's time to mete out the medals for services rendered. . . . I'd say some official recognition is long overdue. Prof. Litefoot: It strikes me as unlikely, Henry, that she would, as you put it, "have got wind…” quote by Jonathan Morris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/740/jonathan-morris-40266_time_henry-gordon-jago-perhaps-queen-victoria_799503.jpg)
““Henry Gordon Jago: Perhaps [Queen Victoria] has got wind of our exploits, and has decided it's time to mete out the medals for services rendered. . . . I'd say some official recognition is long overdue. Prof. Litefoot: It strikes me as unlikely, Henry, that she would, as you put it, "have got wind of our exploits." Jago: The Queen gets wind just like everyone else, George.””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Adventures of Tintin (1991) – Dialogue excerpt
A sarcastic comment on how even the monarch might learn of secret deeds and award medals, highlighting bureaucratic absurdity.
In simple terms: Even queens might hear secret acts and give awards, but it's unlikely.
Key Takeaway
Question the motives behind official recognition.
Themes
satire
bureaucracy
recognition
Mood
wry
critical
Type
satirical
political
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- political commentary
- media analysis
Key Concepts
political satire
authority
media criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides what deeds deserve medals?
- How does satire expose power structures?
A Different Perspective
Recognition can be a tool for control and propaganda.
![“The [IBJJF] medal has zero value. It means as much as this tablecloth right here, but people still kill themselves to try to get those medals.” quote by Ryron Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cb5/ryron-gracie-39611_mean_the-ibjjf-medal-has-zero-value-it-means_32879.jpg)
