Hippo Quote by Stuart Gibbs
““idea of whacking the hippo.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Mystery of the Hippo, Stuart Gibbs, 2012
The phrase humorously suggests an absurd, violent act, highlighting playful imagination.
In simple terms: A funny, absurd idea about attacking a hippo.
Key Takeaway
Embrace playful, absurd imagination.
Themes
humor
absurdity
imagination
Mood
playful
lighthearted
Type
comedic
creative
When to use this quote
- storytelling
- children’s literature
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
creative writing
comedic exaggeration
Questions to Reflect On
- How does absurd humor affect storytelling?
- When is absurdity effective?
A Different Perspective
May be seen as overly violent for some.
![“Back in the kitchen, Mummy was trying to make her [knitted] hippo stand up on the table. I had to swallow a gasp of horror -- its head was the same size as its body, none of its limbs were equal in length, and it appeared to have a fin. She didn't seem perturbed and carried on trying to make it…” quote by Hester Browne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c4/hester-browne-25208_quote_back-in-the-kitchen-mummy-was-trying-to_898464.jpg)
