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“Nice' in a bodyguard is about as useful as the ability to regurgitate whole lobsters.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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“Nice' in a bodyguard is about as useful as the ability to regurgitate whole lobsters.”

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Source Interview: Radio show, 2015

A bodyguard's usefulness is as absurd as regurgitating lobsters.

In simple terms: Bodyguard skills can be pointless.

Key Takeaway

Question the practicality of roles.

Themes

absurdity utility role critique humor

Mood

witty skeptical

Type

humorous critical

When to use this quote

  • job interviews
  • career advice
  • skill assessment

Key Concepts

ineffectiveness exaggeration critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does a role become truly useful?
  • How can we assess real value?
A Different Perspective

May be taken too literally, missing nuance.

2.2 out of 5 (10 ratings)

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