Achievement Quote by Steven Moffat
“I like naked women. I'm a bloke. I'm supposed to like them. We're born like that. We like naked women as soon as we're pulled out of one… When man invented fire, he didn't say, "Hey, let's cook." He said, "Great, now we can see naked bottoms in the dark"... The story of male achievement through the ages, feeble though it may have been, has been the story of our struggle to get a better look at your bottoms.”
About This Quote
The speaker humorously links humanity’s fascination with naked bodies to evolutionary progress, using fire as a metaphor for curiosity.
In simple terms: Humans are curious about naked bodies, likened to fire.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge humor’s role in discussing taboo topics.
Themes
evolution
curiosity
humor
Mood
playful
provocative
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- stand‑up
- screenwriting
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
anthropology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor shape our view of sexuality?
- What does the fire metaphor reveal about human nature?
A Different Perspective
The joke may trivialize deeper gender issues.
![“The Doctor: This is bad, I don't like this. [kicks console and yells in pain] Never use force, you just embarrass yourself. Unless you're cross, in which case... always use force! Amy: Shall I run and get the manual? The Doctor: I threw it in a supernova. Amy: You threw the manual in a supernova?…” quote by Steven Moffat](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d08/steven-moffat-2328_amy_the-doctor-this-is-bad-i-don-t-like-this_111624.jpg)
![“Rose: Look at you, beaming away like you're Father Christmas! The Doctor: Who says I'm not, red-bicycle-when-you-were-twelve? Rose: [shocked] What? The Doctor: And everybody lives, Rose! Everybody lives! I need more days like this! Go on, ask me anything; I'm on fire!” quote by Steven Moffat](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c7d/steven-moffat-2328_ask-me_rose-look-at-you-beaming-away-like-you-r_139153.jpg)
