--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Earthquakes were extremely uncommon in…" description: "\"“Earthquakes were extremely uncommon in this area. A dragon and a unicorn playing tag wasn't.”\" — Robert Lynn Asprin" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db1/robert-lynn-asprin-23879_earthquakes_earthquakes-were-extremely-uncommon-in-t_462916.jpg" --- # Earthquakes were extremely uncommon in this area. A dragon… ![“Earthquakes were extremely uncommon in this area. A dragon and a unicorn playing tag wasn't.” quote by Robert Lynn Asprin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db1/robert-lynn-asprin-23879_earthquakes_earthquakes-were-extremely-uncommon-in-t_462916.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db1/robert-lynn-asprin-23879_earthquakes_earthquakes-were-extremely-uncommon-in-t_462916.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db1/robert-lynn-asprin-23879_earthquakes_earthquakes-were-extremely-uncommon-in-t_462916.jpg) > ““Earthquakes were extremely uncommon in this area. A dragon and a unicorn playing tag wasn't.”” [Robert Lynn Asprin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robert-lynn-asprin/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote humorously notes that earthquakes are rare, yet fantastical creatures playing tag would be even rarer. **In simple terms:** Rare events vs. fantastical events. Key Takeaway Accept that some things are implausible. Themes fantasy humor natural phenomena Mood playful lighthearted Type fiction humor When to use this quote - storytelling - world‑building - creative writing Key Concepts mythical creatures geology Questions to Reflect On - What does the absurdity reveal about expectations? - How can humor soften fear of rare events? 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