About this quote

Adversity is often served with a heavy dose of polite, useless advice. Instead of putting on a fake smile and making lemonade, sometimes you need to lash out with a bit of dark humor. It is about reclaiming your power when things go wrong by refusing to play the victim quietly. You do not have to swallow every bitter pill with grace. Disrupt the expectations and let people know you refuse to be passive.

When to use it

• When your boss dumps a massive project on your desk at 4:55 PM on a Friday. You mutter this to your work best friend as you grab your coat to leave anyway.
• After your car engine blows up and the mechanic hands you a four-figure bill. You tell your spouse this to break the tense, miserable silence in the kitchen.
• When the chemistry professor assigns a surprise pop quiz on chapters you haven't read yet. You scribble this on a sticky note and pass it to your classmate to make them laugh.