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Trolls Quote by Terry Pratchett

“I didn’t know trolls ate rock,” he said, before he could stop himself. “Why not?” “Aren’t you made of it?” “Yeah. But you’re made a meat, an’ what do you eat?” Victor looked at his own plate. “Good question,” he said.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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““I didn’t know trolls ate rock,” he said, before he could stop himself. “Why not?” “Aren’t you made of it?” “Yeah. But you’re made a meat, an’ what do you eat?” Victor looked at his own plate. “Good question,” he said.””

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Novel: Discworld series, 1990s

A whimsical exchange where a character questions the nature of trolls and their diet, playing with absurd logic.

In simple terms: Characters humorously discuss trolls eating rock and meat.

Key Takeaway

Enjoy playful, absurd conversations.

Themes

humor fantasy absurdity

Mood

playful lighthearted

Type

fictional comic

When to use this quote

  • storytelling
  • role‑playing games
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

logic creature lore

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes absurd dialogue entertaining?
  • How does this reflect on the nature of questioning?
A Different Perspective

The joke relies on knowledge of troll mythology.

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