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Absurdity Quote by Michael Reilly

“In New Orleans, absurdity is like the humidity. It permeates everything, until you stop noticing it. It connects everything and everyone in its oddness and the climate of convention has no place within it. That’s how it goes there. You live, breath, and feel the life that finds you. Thinking’s not…” quote by Michael Reilly
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““In New Orleans, absurdity is like the humidity. It permeates everything, until you stop noticing it. It connects everything and everyone in its oddness and the climate of convention has no place within it. That’s how it goes there. You live, breath, and feel the life that finds you. Thinking’s not required. Thinking can come later, when the weather breaks and you need some saner shelter.””

Michael Reilly

About This Quote

Source Essay: Unnamed piece on New Orleans culture, 2020

Absurdity in New Orleans is pervasive like humidity, blending into daily life until it becomes invisible, shaping a unique, unconventional atmosphere.

In simple terms: Absurdity blends into everyday life there New Orleans.

Key Takeaway

Accept the oddness and let intuition guide you.

Themes

culture absurdity environment intuition

Mood

reflective curious observational

Type

observational descriptive

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • living in New Orleans
  • creative work
  • daily routines

Key Concepts

social dynamics perception climate of convention

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does embracing absurdity affect decision making?
  • When does absurdity become a barrier?
A Different Perspective

The quote may romanticize chaos, overlooking practical challenges of navigating absurdity.

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