In the novel "Vernon God Little" by D.B.C. Pierre, the protagonist, Vernon, shares an amusing yet absurd moment of helping his pastor unload a car. He ends up being assigned to look after a cake stand located next to train tracks, which adds to the bizarre nature of his tasks. This unusual setting sets the stage for Vernon’s story filled with dark humor and irony.

Vernon's description of his situation is both comical and uncomfortable as he contrasts his typical attire with the choir gown he is forced to wear. This moment highlights the clash between his identity and the expectations placed upon him, emphasizing themes of individuality and societal pressures throughout the book.