The Piranha didn't talk like a person. He said things like If you fuckin' buy this bond in a fuckin' trade, you're fuckin' fucked. And If you don't pay fuckin' attention to the fuckin' two-year, you get your fuckin' face ripped off. Noun, verb, adjective: fucker, fuck, fucking. No part of speech was spared. His world was filled with copulating inanimate objects and people getting their faces ripped off.
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The character known as the Piranha in Michael Lewis's "Liar's Poker" speaks in a crude and aggressive manner, emphasizing his point with a relentless use of profanity. His dialogue reveals a harsh and unforgiving environment where the stakes in finance are incredibly high. The Piranha's phrases convey a sense of urgency and danger, illustrating how a lack of attention in the financial world can lead to severe consequences.

This relentless rawness in his speech not only reflects his personality but also paints a vivid picture of the cutthroat culture on Wall Street. The imagery of financial transactions being compared to violent outcomes underscores the ruthless nature of the industry. In his world, language itself becomes a weapon, shaping the interactions in a brutal market where mistakes can lead to dire repercussions.

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