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Investigator Quote by Warren Ellis

“Some asshole scraped the 'I' out of INVESTIGATOR with their keys six months ago. I simply can’t be bothered to fix that one. For all the work I get, I may as well be an 'invest gator” quote by Warren Ellis
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““Some asshole scraped the 'I' out of INVESTIGATOR with their keys six months ago. I simply can’t be bothered to fix that one. For all the work I get, I may as well be an 'invest gator””

Warren Ellis

About This Quote

Source Comic: Planetary, 1999

A frustrated creator jokes about a typo turning “investigator” into “invest gator,” highlighting the absurdity of minor errors.

In simple terms: Minor mistakes can feel overwhelming.

Key Takeaway

Don’t let small errors halt progress.

Themes

humor frustration creativity

Mood

wry lighthearted

Type

comic satirical

When to use this quote

  • comic writing
  • daily work
  • personal productivity

Key Concepts

language play editing challenges

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do you let minor flaws slide?
  • How can humor ease frustration?
A Different Perspective

Fixing every typo can stall larger projects.

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