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“Shelly looked around the jamb again as though whatever animal that had been terrorizing her had a weapon. “That doesn’t look like typical rat shit. You may be right. This needs to be handled right now. You’re a lesbian, get in there and do battle.” “What does being gay have to do with trapping a…” quote by Robin Alexander
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““Shelly looked around the jamb again as though whatever animal that had been terrorizing her had a weapon. “That doesn’t look like typical rat shit. You may be right. This needs to be handled right now. You’re a lesbian, get in there and do battle.” “What does being gay have to do with trapping a squirrel?” “Two women live together, who kills the vermin?” Shelly asked with a hand on her hip. “The pest control people, that’s who.” “Butch up and get your ass in there. I won’t tell anyone if you scream like a five-year-old girl.” “I’m a femme lesbian, which puts me in the same class as you.” Ryann pointed to her face. “Note the makeup. Besides, you were the one who always played in the dirt and rode horses.” “There weren’t any squirrels in that dirt with me! I’ll pick up a bug or a frog, I even handled a grass snake once, but I do not deal with rodents.” Ryann leaned against the doorjamb and stared into the room. “It’s most likely under the couch. Where’s Grant?” “After-school detention for piercing his and the noses of his friends with pushpins.” Ryann stared at her in horror. “What is wrong with your kids?””

Robin Alexander

About This Quote

Source Short story: Online forum post, 2021, comedic dialogue about pest control

Two women argue humorously about pest control, mixing sexual identity jokes with a practical problem of a squirrel.

In simple terms: Friends joke about pest control while referencing sexuality.

Key Takeaway

Don’t let humor distract from solving the real issue.

Themes

friendship humor identity conflict

Mood

lighthearted playful

Type

narrative dialogue

When to use this quote

  • home repair
  • animal removal
  • teamwork
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

stereotypes communication problem solving

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can jokes affect teamwork?
  • When is humor inappropriate?
A Different Perspective

Humor may downplay seriousness of the pest issue.

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