In the scene from Carl Hiaasen's Native Tongue, a character faces a humiliating and terrifying ordeal as he is pulled underwater, experiencing sheer fear and desperation. The situation quickly shifts from mere danger to an almost surreal level of embarrassment, highlighting the absurdity and intensity of the moment.

Hiaasen captures the bizarre and humorous aspects of the situation with vivid description, emphasizing the character's feelings of humiliation and helplessness. The quote reflects a mix of horror and dark comedy, characteristic of Hiaasen's style, blending the frightening with the absurd.