Amount Quote by Lynne Truss
“As someone who sends texts messages more or less non-stop, I enjoy one particular aspect of texting more than anything else: that it is possible to sit in a crowded railway carriage laboriously spelling out quite long words in full, and using an enormous amount of punctuation, without anyone being aware of how outrageously subversive I am being.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss, 2003
Texting lets one covertly use long words and heavy punctuation in public without detection.
In simple terms: Texting can be a secretive, elaborate expression.
Key Takeaway
Use texting for playful subversion.
Themes
communication
creativity
privacy
Mood
playful
reflective
Type
social
linguistic
When to use this quote
- public transport
- online chats
- social media
Key Concepts
linguistic play
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What does elaborate texting reveal about identity?
- When is it appropriate?
A Different Perspective
May be misunderstood or seen as pretentious.
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