A stack of clay figurines topped by a plain small clay figure wearing a paper crown.

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Arnold Rimmer

He's reached the pinnacle of evolution. He's human.

— Red Dwarf • 1988

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

The statement puts humanity at the very top of evolution, making the simple declaration 'He's human' sound like the ultimate accolade. Its grand language invites attention to the claim itself: being human is presented as enough to establish someone's place at the summit.

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