Football team Quote by Kate Brian
““Okay, so what do we got so far? In Boston we got trees, we got water, we got the Red Sox, we got the aquarium, and we got the…We got the…” Megan looked at Darnell Wilcox. He had ticked off his list on his fingers and was now staring down at his pinky as if it were going to give him the answer. In the other hand he clutched the neck of a half-empty bottle of Budweiser--from what Megan could tell, his fifth or sixth. Darnell was a handsome guy who, according to his varsity jacket, was captain of the football team. At the beginning of the night, he had shown himself to be a smart, friendly, funny guy. Now that he was officially drunk, he was still friendly and funny, but the smart thing was out the window.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “Evening in Boston”, 2021
A drunken college student’s list reveals his scattered thoughts, showing how alcohol blurs priorities and social masks.
In simple terms: Alcohol clouds focus and reveals true self.
Key Takeaway
Beware of excess that distorts perception.
Themes
friendship
drunkenness
self‑discovery
Mood
cautionary
conversational
Type
narrative
social commentary
When to use this quote
- college parties
- personal reflection
- mental health
- relationship building
Key Concepts
social dynamics
impulse control
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the list say about his values?
- How does intoxication affect honesty?
A Different Perspective
The scene may romanticize binge drinking.
