Percy: It’s a good plan and I give great distraction. Trust me.
Annabeth: Percy.
Percy: Annabeth. Getting in trouble is like breathing for me, okay? I got this.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from a TV series ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’. The scene where this moment comes from is in Season 2 Episode 2, with the title of ‘Demon Pigeons Attack’ (2×02). Percy Jackson is based on a book series of the same name written by Rick Riordan. The series Percy Jackson and the Olympians is produced by Disney Branded Television and 20th Television (Disney+)
- TV Series: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
- Season: 2
- Episode: 2
- Episode Name: Demon Pigeons Attack
- Production: Disney Branded Television, 20th Television (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
We love this because it’s Percy owning his reputation. He turns his “troublemaker” label into a strategic advantage.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
They need a distraction for Annabeth to sneak into Tantalus’ office to be able to contact Chiron. Percy volunteers, joking that since he always gets in trouble anyway, he might as well do it on purpose this time. It shows his confidence and willingness to be the scapegoat for his friends.
Book vs TV Series
Percy is definitely impulsive and trouble-prone in the books. This is a humorous show original that turns his impulsive nature into a conscious strategic asset. He basically owns his fatal flaw! We think this line is a great piece of character comedy that shows Percy’s confidence (or overconfidence) in his ability to navigate chaos.
