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Driving Quote by William Shatner

“Yes, nothing says “sexy” like the names of German cities, and a few years back I was zipping by them while driving 135 mph on the Autobahn. (Keep in mind, I was wearing my seatbelt while driving at 135 mph, so in case I got into an accident, I would be trisected into three neat sections. That…” quote by William Shatner
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““Yes, nothing says “sexy” like the names of German cities, and a few years back I was zipping by them while driving 135 mph on the Autobahn. (Keep in mind, I was wearing my seatbelt while driving at 135 mph, so in case I got into an accident, I would be trisected into three neat sections. That would make for easier cleanup; truly, the German way.)””

William Shatner

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast “The Big Interview”, 2015

He humorously links high‑speed driving on the Autobahn with the allure of German city names, using dark humor about a potential crash.

In simple terms: Fast driving, German city names, dark humor.

Key Takeaway

Enjoy speed but stay safe.

Themes

speed humor danger culture

Mood

playful irreverent

Type

anecdotal humorous

When to use this quote

  • road trips
  • driving fast
  • car culture
  • travel
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

risk psychology language

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you find thrill in dangerous activities?
  • How does humor affect perception of risk?
A Different Perspective

The joke downizes serious safety risks.

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