Belly Quote by Peter O'Toole
“Do you not know that King Kong the first was just three foot six inches tall? He only came up to Faye Wray's belly button! If God could do the tricks that we can do he'd be a happy man!”
About This Quote
Source Film: Lawrence of Arabia, 1962
A humorous exaggeration of King Kong's size and divine capability, suggesting that even gods would be limited by human constraints.
In simple terms: King Kong was tiny; even gods have limits.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the limits of power and perception.
Themes
humor
myth
humility
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
satire
entertainment
When to use this quote
- storytelling
- creative writing
- media critique
Key Concepts
mythology
perspective
human limitation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does exaggeration affect our view of legends?
- What does this say about human pride?
A Different Perspective
The joke may downplay genuine awe of mythic figures.
