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title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The crowd quieted as a whole, but more…"
description: "\"“The crowd quieted as a whole, but more than one creature cursed under his breath, \"Not Regin.\" A drunk hunched over the bar muttered, \"That glowing on..."
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#  The crowd quieted as a whole, but more than one creature…

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> ““The crowd quieted as a whole, but more than one creature cursed under his breath, "Not Regin." A drunk hunched over the bar muttered, "That glowing one made me eat a transistor radio once.””

[Kresley Cole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kresley-cole/)

## About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A chaotic scene where characters curse a mysterious glowing entity that caused bizarre mishaps.

**In simple terms:** People blame a strange glowing thing for odd events.

Key Takeaway

Beware of unknown forces.

Themes

mystery humor supernatural

Mood

playful enigmatic

Type

fictional humorous

When to use this quote

- bar scene
- science fiction
- urban legend
- character interaction

Key Concepts

curses technology mishaps

Questions to Reflect On

- What does the glowing entity symbolize?
- How do curses affect group dynamics?

A Different Perspective

The humor may downplay genuine fear of the unknown.

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