Awkward Quote by Rohinton Mistry
““He pivoted on one buttock and broke wind. Dukhi leaned back to allow it free passage, wondering what penalty might adhere to the offence of interfering with the waft of brahminical flatus.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Such a Long Journey, Rohinton Mistry, 1991
A humorous scene illustrates bodily functions as a source of embarrassment and social tension.
In simple terms: Even bodily humor can cause awkwardness.
Key Takeaway
Accept natural bodily moments with humor.
Themes
humor
embarrassment
social norms
Mood
lighthearted
ironic
Type
literary
observational
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- public speaking
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
cultural etiquette
human biology
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it appropriate to laugh at bodily mishaps?
- How do cultural expectations shape our reactions?
A Different Perspective
Humor may be offensive in certain cultures.
![“I got to play a funny part [in the The Master Of Disguise]. There was one thing my character did that involved flatulence and laughing at the same time - that was in the script - and that was basically what sold me on it. I really thought, "This can't help but be funny." And when I saw the film, I…” quote by Brent Spiner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/068/brent-spiner-2999_character_i-got-to-play-a-funny-part-in-the-the-ma_1351657.jpg)
![“[To Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford, on his return from self-imposed exile, occasioned by the embarrassing flatulence he had experienced in the presence of the Queen:] My Lord, I had forgot the fart.” quote by Elizabeth I](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70f/elizabeth-i-3475_embarrassing_to-edward-de-vere-earl-of-oxford-on-his_732567.jpg)
