Ball player Quote by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
““When did my house turn into a hangout for every grossly overpaid, terminally pampered professional football player in northern Illinois?" "We like it here," Jason said. "It reminds us of home." "Plus, no women around." Leandro Collins, the Bears' first-string tight end emerged from the office munching on a bag of chips. "There's times when you need a rest from the ladies." Annabelle shot out her arm and smacked him in the side of the head. "Don't forget who you're talking to." Leandro had a short fuse, and he'd been known to take out a ref here and there when he didn't like a call, but the tight end merely rubbed the side of his head and grimaced. "Just like my mama." "Mine, too," Tremaine said with happy nod. Annabelle spun on Heath. "Their mother! I'm thirty-one years old, and I remind them of their mothers." "You act like my mother," Sean pointed out, unwisely as it transpired, because he got a swat in the head next.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Untamed Hearts by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, 2021
A chaotic scene shows a group of overpaid athletes treating a house like a hangout, highlighting entitlement, gender dynamics, and power play in a comedic tone.
In simple terms: Rich athletes act like kids, ignoring norms.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and set boundaries with entitled behavior.
Themes
entitlement
gender dynamics
power
humor
boundaries
Mood
irorous
critical
lighthearted
Type
dialogue
scene
satire
When to use this quote
- team gatherings
- celebrity visits
- gendered spaces
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
social hierarchy
masculinity
celebrity culture
office politics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle entitlement in social settings?
- What boundaries are needed when humor crosses lines?
A Different Perspective
The humor masks serious issues of sexism and abuse of power.
