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“You said there's been another murder?" "At the Dwarf Bread Museum. Someone killed Mr. Hopkinson with his own bread!" "Made him eat it?" "Hit him with it, sir," said Carrot reproachfully. "Battle Bread, sir.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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““You said there's been another murder?" "At the Dwarf Bread Museum. Someone killed Mr. Hopkinson with his own bread!" "Made him eat it?" "Hit him with it, sir," said Carrot reproachfully. "Battle Bread, sir.””

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Book: Discworld Novel "The Fifth Elephant", 1999

A humorous scene where a murder weapon is an ordinary loaf, highlighting absurdity and satire.

In simple terms: A murder is solved with a ridiculous weapon, showing comedy in crime.

Key Takeaway

Expect the unexpected in everyday objects.

Themes

humor satire absurdity crime creativity

Mood

playful ironic lighthearted

Type

anecdotal comic satirical

When to use this quote

  • detective work
  • museum tours
  • culinary settings
  • unexpected clues

Key Concepts

parody dark comedy social commentary

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does absurdity change our perception of danger?
  • What everyday item could become a symbol of conflict?
A Different Perspective

The joke may downplay the seriousness of violence.

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