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Mother Quote by Nick Cave

“Listen, ah don't wanna speak ill of the dead but have ah told you that mah mother was a great whopping whale of a cunt? Well she was precisely that - a great whopping whale of a hog's cunt with a dirty maggot for a brain.” quote by Nick Cave
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““Listen, ah don't wanna speak ill of the dead but have ah told you that mah mother was a great whopping whale of a cunt? Well she was precisely that - a great whopping whale of a hog's cunt with a dirty maggot for a brain.””

Nick Cave

About This Quote

Source Interview: Radio, 1990s

A vulgar, graphic metaphor highlighting contempt for a mother’s perceived stupidity.

In simple terms: Harsh insult using animal imagery.

Key Takeaway

Avoid demeaning language.

Themes

family insult humor

Mood

provocative dark humor

Type

literary cultural

When to use this quote

  • personal argument
  • artistic expression
  • social critique

Key Concepts

metaphor shock value cynicism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why use extreme imagery to convey disdain?
  • What impact does shock have on audience?
A Different Perspective

May be offensive and alienate listeners.

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