In this excerpt from James Patterson's "Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports," the characters discuss alternative plans for the whitecoat, implying they are considering non-lethal options for dealing with him. Nudge suggests that the whitecoat might be useful in other ways, hinting at a sense of practicality or perhaps dark humor. The group seems to be contemplating what to do if they can't simply eliminate him.

"Look, we're trying to explore other options to your retirement, the whitecoat said. You might be useful to us in other ways." Nudge responds thoughtfully, "Because we're not that useful dead." Iggy humorously adds that the whitecoat could serve as a doorstop or a parking lot stop sign, emphasizing their willingness to consider unconventional and sarcastic solutions. The tone reflects a dark, humorous approach to their situation.