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“That was a stupid idea I made up while drunk. Why did someone build that?” quote by Warren Ellis
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““That was a stupid idea I made up while drunk. Why did someone build that?””

Warren Ellis

About This Quote

Source Comic: “Planetary” (2000) dialogue

A drunken, absurd idea highlights the absurdity of some inventions and the questioning of their purpose.

In simple terms: Absurd ideas can be puzzling.

Key Takeaway

Critically assess inventions.

Themes

creativity absurdity questioning

Mood

humorous skeptical

Type

literary critical

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • brainstorming sessions
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

design thinking innovation critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes an idea absurd?
  • How to evaluate usefulness?
A Different Perspective

Humor may mask serious flaws.

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