Hurt Quote by Kelley Armstrong
“Got your text,” he said when I climbed out. “How much did it hurt?” “Not at all,” I said. “Apparently, I can’t get a tattoo because I’m a witch.” “I could have told them-” He stopped. “Oh, you said witch.” “Ha-ha.”
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “Witching Hour”, 2012
A humorous exchange reveals absurdity of supernatural excuses and miscommunication.
In simple terms: Humor arises from absurd excuses.
Embrace absurdity in dialogue.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing dialogue
- improv comedy
- storytelling
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes absurd excuses funny?
- How does miscommunication drive humor?
May rely on niche genre expectations.