Humourous Quote by Terry Pratchett
““Monsters are getting more uppity, too," said another. "I heard where this guy, he killed this monster in this lake, no problem, stuck its arm up over the door-" "Pour encourjay lays ortras," said one of the listeners. "Right, and you know what? Its mum come and complained. Its actual mum come right down to the hall next day and complained . Actually complained . That's the respect you get.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, various books, 1990s
The quote humorously depicts monsters demanding respect and being held accountable, highlighting absurd bureaucratic complaints even among fantastical creatures.
In simple terms: Monsters act like demanding, bureaucratic beings.
Key Takeaway
Treat even the absurd seriously.
Themes
humor
bureaucracy
fantasy
respect
Mood
witty
ironic
playful
Type
literary
satirical
humorous
When to use this quote
- reading Discworld
- playing tabletop RPGs
- writing fantasy
- discussing bureaucratic absurdities
Key Concepts
satire
social commentary
authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How does satire reveal hidden power dynamics?
- When does absurdity become a critique?
A Different Perspective
The humor may downplay real issues of power and accountability.
