Computers Quote by Rick Riordan
““At the front window was something that looked like a machine gun with a cluster of barrels. “Rocket launcher?” he wondered aloud. “Nope, nope! Potatoes. Ella doesn't like potatoes.” “Ella! Where are the others?” “Roof. Ogre-watching. Ella doesn't like ogres. Potatoes.” Potatoes? Frank didn't understand until he swiveled the machine gun around. Its eight barrels were loaded with spuds. At the base of the gun, a basket was filled with more edible ammunition… “They have cannonballs,” Frank said, “and we have a potato gun.” “Starch,” Ella said thoughtfully. “Starch is bad for ogres.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost Hero, Percy Jackson & the Olympians, 2009
A whimsical scene shows a weapon that appears dangerous but is actually harmless, highlighting imagination and the absurdity of fear.
In simple terms: A fake gun is actually a potato launcher, showing humor over danger.
Key Takeaway
Don’t let appearances dictate fear.
Themes
imagination
humor
misdirection
Mood
playful
lighthearted
Type
fantasy
humorous
When to use this quote
- children’s adventure
- fantasy
- playful banter
Key Concepts
mythology
creative storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the potato symbolize?
- How does humor defuse fear?
A Different Perspective
The joke relies on knowledge of ogre lore, which may not translate universally.
