Chin Quote by Julie Anne Long
““He had one of those chins what…” One of the innkeeper’s hands went up to squeeze his chin into two little folds. “…a chin what looks like an arse.” “A chin dimple? A cleft?” “Not cleft so much as dented, Mr. Eversea. And blue eyes. Went nicely with his costume.” Dumbstruck silence followed this observation. The innkeeper sighed. “It’s me wife. If ye gets yerself a wife one day, Mr. Eversea, ye’ll come ou’ wi’ things like that, too, mark my words, mark my words. ‘This matches wi’ that or with this,’ and so on. They talk like that, women do. She makes me look a’ things and give opinions. She’ll turn me into a girl yet.” This seemed unlikely, but all Colin said was, “Blue eyes and an arse chin. Thank you, that’s very helpful, Mr. Croker.””
About This Quote
The narrator’s description of a man’s chin leads to a humorous, absurd dialogue about identity and perception.
In simple terms: A funny, odd description of a chin.
Key Takeaway
Notice how trivial details can spark absurd conversations.
Themes
humor
identity
perception
absurdity
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- creative writing
- role‑play
Key Concepts
characterization
social interaction
misinterpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about how we judge others?
- How does absurdity affect communication?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask deeper insecurities.
