Candy corn Quote by Seanan McGuire
““We’re teenagers in a magical land following a dead girl and a disappearing girl into a field of organic, pesticide-free candy corn,” said Kade. “I think weird is a totally reasonable response to the situation. We’re whistling through the graveyard to keep ourselves from totally losing our shit.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir, 2019–2022
A surreal, chaotic scene reflects teenage angst and the absurdity of confronting death and loss with humor and denial.
In simple terms: Teenagers cope with death by embracing weirdness.
Key Takeaway
Accept absurdity, stay grounded.
Themes
adolescence
loss
absurdity
humor
denial
Mood
anxious
defiant
playful
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- friendship
- grief
- adventure
- creative expression
Key Concepts
Existentialism
psychology
cultural commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you use humor to face fear?
- What does “weird” reveal about coping?
A Different Perspective
Weirdness can mask deeper trauma.
