Contemporary Quote by Tom Ellen
““My phone started flashing on the bed. I looked at the screen, then looked up. "Fuck." "Who is it?" Negin frowned. "Why do you look so scared?" "Oh my god, is it ISIS?" Frankie yelled. "Yes, it's ISIS," Negin yelled back. "They always phone Phoebe before they strike.””
About This Quote
A tense, humorous exchange about a prank call that escalates into a false alarm about a terrorist threat.
In simple terms: A joke about a scary phone call that turns out to be a prank.
Key Takeaway
Stay calm and verify before reacting.
Themes
humor
prank
terrorism
communication
Mood
anxious
amused
relieved
Type
anecdotal
conversational
satirical
When to use this quote
- college dorm
- online messaging
- emergency response
- friend groups
Key Concepts
misinformation
panic
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate jokes from real warnings?
- What responsibilities do we have when sharing alarming news?
A Different Perspective
The joke may downplay real threats and cause complacency.
![“When I heard Jonathan [Cole's agent] repeat the figure of £55k-a-week, I nearly swerved off the road. 'He is taking the p**s, Jonathan!' I yelled down the phone. I was so incensed. I was trembling with anger. I couldn't believe what I'd heard.” quote by Ashley Cole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dc8/ashley-cole-9160_agents_when-i-heard-jonathan-cole-s-agent-repea_573194.jpg)
