--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: At university I had a big coloured scarf…" description: "\"At university I had a big coloured scarf and people would often say, 'All right, Doctor Who?' And, I thought, I rather liked that notion.\" — Matt Smith" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d0b/matt-smith-5333_bigs_at-university-i-had-a-big-coloured-scarf_787472.jpg" --- # At university I had a big coloured scarf and people would… ![“At university I had a big coloured scarf and people would often say, 'All right, Doctor Who?' And, I thought, I rather liked that notion.” quote by Matt Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d0b/matt-smith-5333_bigs_at-university-i-had-a-big-coloured-scarf_787472.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d0b/matt-smith-5333_bigs_at-university-i-had-a-big-coloured-scarf_787472.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d0b/matt-smith-5333_bigs_at-university-i-had-a-big-coloured-scarf_787472.jpg) > “At university I had a big coloured scarf and people would often say, 'All right, Doctor Who?' And, I thought, I rather liked that notion.” [Matt Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/matt-smith/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker enjoys the playful nickname linking him to a famous time‑traveller, reflecting identity and fandom. **In simple terms:** He likes being called “Doctor Who”. Key Takeaway Embrace playful identity. Themes identity playfulness fandom Mood lighthearted affectionate Type cultural personal When to use this quote - social gatherings - online forums - fan conventions Key Concepts pop culture self‑image Questions to Reflect On - How does a nickname affect self‑perception? - Do fans shape personal identity? 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