Billboards Quote by Rick Riordan
“If you've seen a crab's mouth, all foamy and gross with whiskers and snapping bits, you can imagine this one didn't look any better blown up to billboard size.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Kane Chronicles Promotion, 2010
Even grotesque details can be imagined as larger than life, highlighting absurdity.
In simple terms: Absurdity can be visualized.
Embrace the absurd.
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When to use this quote
- comic art
- advertising
- theatrical set design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does exaggeration affect perception?
- When is absurdity effective?
May distract from serious messages.