Railroad Quote by Lorrie Moore
““Yes," she said. "'I Been Working on the Railroad.'There's just two things I'm worried about with that: the grammar and the use of slave labor.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “People Like That Are the Only People Here” by Lorrie Moore, 1996
She jokes about working on a railroad while worrying about grammar and slave labor, highlighting absurd concerns.
In simple terms: She worries about grammar and slave labor in a song.
Key Takeaway
Question the relevance of concerns.
Themes
humor
language
history
Mood
witty
ironic
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- teaching
- political discussion
Key Concepts
literature
songwriting
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the grammar truly important?
- How does the joke affect perception?
A Different Perspective
Humor can mask serious issues.
