Face Exploding Quote by Stephen King
““His face was an exploding zit-factory below a Brylcreem-loaded Bobby Rydell duck’s ass.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Stand, Stephen King, 1978
A vivid, grotesque metaphor describing a character’s unattractive appearance using absurd humor.
In simple terms: A funny, harsh description of looks.
Use humor to highlight flaws.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- character design
- creative writing
- comic relief
- visual storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does exaggeration affect perception?
- When is humor appropriate?
May offend or distract from deeper meaning.