‘Without naming the book, tell me a line that readers of it will instantly recognize’ – 22 nailed-on bestsellers
12.
"hello, we are karl and friedrich and this is our manifesto." https://t.co/AvJodkHtlF
— parth (@tw1nkpeeks) February 16, 2026
13.
“Hi, my name is Raskolnikov and this is my crime and punishment.” https://t.co/35uDpxXBII
— Tsar. (@floretide) February 16, 2026
14.
"'This is where we keep all of the lovely, shiny gold, Harry," said Moshe Goblinberg, the hook-nosed banker. "And over here is the meek and studious Cho Chang. Have I introduced you to Paddy O'Terrorist?" https://t.co/Q1cK4r0via
— The Iain Duncan Smiths (@TheIDSmiths) February 15, 2026
15.
It's time for me to summa all of theologica. https://t.co/pE1ggbL5n8
— Thomas Cope (@TheThomBernard) February 17, 2026
16.
“So what is this, some kind of Jurassic Park?” https://t.co/9yC9L26Ug3
— Folie à Dave 🍓🗡️🦩🎆🎆🎆 (@DontTellDave2) February 17, 2026
17.
"Man, this Congo place sure is a real Heart of Darkness." https://t.co/Zdv8jSb9GB
— Wilterson Witzky da Silva 🀄 (@ww_dasilva) February 17, 2026
18.
“Are they really about to Fight in this Club?” https://t.co/GpEf0VaRgP
— Tekzas 🇺🇸 (@Texas_Libtard) February 17, 2026
19.
Damn those grapes look MAD! https://t.co/BhPu8T8Vs2
— Flaco4ever (@Jon__Zachary) February 17, 2026
20.
"There's a lion and a witch in that wardrobe" https://t.co/w4QxYi69I7
— zach (@fintechzach) February 17, 2026
21.
“So how many Monte Cristos do I have to count?” https://t.co/iwegl0oO8q
— Jim Bob Lestat Targaryen (@mylesgojira69) February 17, 2026
22.
"I have HAD IT with all these MOTHERFUCKING TROOPERS on this MOTHERFUCKING STARSHIP!" https://t.co/Xvu29NhT1z
— The Worst Person You Know (@worstyouknow) February 17, 2026
And a classic from Frasier.
“It is a far, far better thing I do than I have ever done. It is a far, far better butt-kicking I give than I have ever butt-kicked.” https://t.co/jzlhDzeOQu pic.twitter.com/9iNascB6kh
— Rick Dougherty from Tall Guy Talks Travel (@rick_ear) February 16, 2026
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