Cite Christ Quote by Stephen Adly Guirgis
““CUNNINGHAM:—Your Honor, I cite the Beatitudes, and Kierkegaard. I cite Christ on the Cross! JUDGE LITTLEFIELD: I cite my foot in your ass, Cunningham!””
About This Quote
Source Play: Between Riverside and Crazy, 2014
A courtroom scene mixes high moral references with vulgar humor, highlighting the clash between lofty ideals and crude reality.
In simple terms: High ideals clash with crude humor.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the gap between rhetoric and action.
Themes
humor
conflict
morality
law
religion
Mood
irful
irreverent
critical
Type
satirical
dialogue
dramatic
When to use this quote
- legal debates
- stand‑up comedy
- political commentary
- media criticism
Key Concepts
Satire
ethical paradox
cultural clash
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor affect the perception of moral arguments?
- When does vulgarity undermine credibility?
A Different Perspective
The humor may downplay the seriousness of the moral references.
