Books Quote by Lindsay Ribar
““...Oh god. I'm one of those girls." "What girls?" he asked, perplexed. " Those girls. The ones in all those books and TV shows. Some dumb high school girl falls in love with some supernatural guy, and he's all, 'Behold, I am five million years old!' and she's all, 'Oh my god, how can you ever love pathetic little me!' and he's like, 'Because of destiny!' or whatever. It's just so...ew. You know?””
About This Quote
Source Film: Unknown, dialogue excerpt, modern teen drama
A character expresses frustration with stereotypical romance tropes that idealize supernatural partners and destiny, feeling they are unrealistic and cringeworthy.
In simple terms: Frustration with cliché romance tropes.
Key Takeaway
Question such tropes and seek authentic connections.
Themes
romance
media criticism
identity
gender expectations
fantasy
Mood
irritated
reflective
Type
critical
conversational
When to use this quote
- teenage dating
- media consumption
- friendship discussions
- writing critique
Key Concepts
stereotype
destiny
self‑worth
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do media portrayals shape your expectations of love?
- What alternatives to destiny‑driven romance feel more genuine?
A Different Perspective
These tropes can also reflect deeper societal pressures on gender roles.
