Quote by Alia Shawkat

When I get a new script my mom will read them and just be aghast. I think it's hysterical.

When I get a new script my mom will read them and just be ag

Summary

This quote suggests that when the speaker receives a new script, they find amusement in their mother's shocked reaction upon reading it. The speaker finds it funny because their mother may have strong and unexpected emotional responses to the content. This implies that the scripts the speaker receives might contain edgy or unconventional material that contrasts with their mother's sensibilities, resulting in a lighthearted and comical situation.

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By Alia Shawkat

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