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“A BOOK?! WHAT D'YOU WANNA FLAMING BOOK FOR?...WE'VE GOT A LOVELY TELLY WITH A 12-INCH SCREEN AND NOW YA WANNA BOOK!” quote by Roald Dahl
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“A BOOK?! WHAT D'YOU WANNA FLAMING BOOK FOR?...WE'VE GOT A LOVELY TELLY WITH A 12-INCH SCREEN AND NOW YA WANNA BOOK!”

Roald Dahl

About This Quote

Source Story: The BFG, 1982 TV adaptation

A chaotic, humorous rant about a confusing TV booking scenario

In simple terms: He complains about a confusing TV booking

Key Takeaway

Recognize absurdity in over‑complicated requests

Themes

humor communication media

Mood

playful ironic

Type

literary entertaining

When to use this quote

  • customer service
  • television programming
  • media criticism

Key Concepts

satire misunderstanding

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor reveal everyday frustrations?
  • When does over‑complication become absurd?
A Different Perspective

Exaggeration may mask underlying frustration

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