Demon Quote by Terry Pratchett
““He was trying to conjure up a succubus." It should be impossible to leer when all you've got is a beak, but the parrot managed it. "That's a female demon what comes in the night and makes mad passionate wossn-" "I've heard of them," said Rincewind. "Bloody dangerous things." The parrot put its head on one side. "It never worked. All he ever got was a neuralger." "What's that?" "It's a demon that comes and has a headache at you.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld – The Colour of Magic, 1983
A comedic scene where a parrot attempts to mimic a demonic summon, highlighting absurdity and misinterpretation.
In simple terms: A parrot humorously fails at summoning a demon.
Key Takeaway
Don’t take fantastical claims too seriously.
Themes
humor
fantasy
absurdity
miscommunication
Mood
lighthearted
satirical
Type
fiction
comedic
When to use this quote
- role‑playing games
- creative writing
- storytelling workshops
- improv comedy
Key Concepts
mythology
parody
language play
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the parrot’s failure reveal about belief?
- How does humor deflate fear?
A Different Perspective
The joke relies on cultural knowledge of demons and wordplay.
