--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I was a witch and like a witch, deserved…" description: "\"“I was a witch and like a witch, deserved to have a house fall on top of me while wearing my favorite shoes”\" — Meredith Schorr" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c69/meredith-schorr-38343_chick-lit_i-was-a-witch-and-like-a-witch-deserved_2946539.jpg" --- # I was a witch and like a witch, deserved to have a house… ![“I was a witch and like a witch, deserved to have a house fall on top of me while wearing my favorite shoes” quote by Meredith Schorr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c69/meredith-schorr-38343_chick-lit_i-was-a-witch-and-like-a-witch-deserved_2946539.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c69/meredith-schorr-38343_chick-lit_i-was-a-witch-and-like-a-witch-deserved_2946539.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c69/meredith-schorr-38343_chick-lit_i-was-a-witch-and-like-a-witch-deserved_2946539.jpg) > ““I was a witch and like a witch, deserved to have a house fall on top of me while wearing my favorite shoes”” [Meredith Schorr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/meredith-schorr/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A self‑deprecating lament about feeling cursed, using humor to express frustration over misfortune. **In simple terms:** Feeling unlucky, joking about it. Key Takeaway Accept misfortune with humor. Themes misfortune humor self‑acceptance irony Mood cathartic lighthearted Type inspirational philosophical When to use this quote - daily setbacks - creative projects - personal setbacks - stress relief Key Concepts existential absurdity self‑esteem coping mechanisms Questions to Reflect On - Do you use humor to cope with bad luck? - What can you learn from repeated mishaps? 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