I once defenestrated a guy. The cops got all pissed off at me. I was drunk, but they said that was no excuse.Ah well, Virgil said. Then, The guy hurt bad?Cracked his hip. Landed on a Prius. Really fucked up the Prius, too.I can tell you, just now is the only time in my life I ever heard 'defenestration' used in a sentence, Virgil said.It's a word you learn after you done it, Morton said. Yup. The New Prague AmericInn, 2009.Virgil was amazed. Really? The defenstration of New Prague?
The quote reflects an amusing and surprising incident recounted by characters Virgil and Morton. Morton recalls a moment when he threw someone out of a window, a term he describes as "defenestration." Despite being drunk at the time, he faced consequences from the police, who didn’t see his inebriation as a valid excuse. The humor lies in the combination of the seriousness of the act and the lighthearted irreverence with which he discusses it.
The aftermath of the defenestration, which resulted in a seriously injured individual who landed on a Prius, adds a layer of absurdity. Virgil's astonishment at this oddly specific event—the so-called "defenestration of New Prague"—captures the surreal blend of violence and humor that characterizes their conversation. It illustrates how memorable and unconventional incidents can leave a lasting impression, even when they are accompanied by significant repercussions.
