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I’m frightened of eggs, worse than frightened; they revolt…

“I’m frightened of eggs, worse than frightened; they revolt me. That round white thing without any holes, and when you break it, inside there’s that yellow thing, round, without any holes… Brrr! Have you ever seen anything more revolting than an egg yolk breaking and spilling its yellow liquid?…” quote by Alfred Hitchcock
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“I’m frightened of eggs, worse than frightened; they revolt me. That round white thing without any holes, and when you break it, inside there’s that yellow thing, round, without any holes… Brrr! Have you ever seen anything more revolting than an egg yolk breaking and spilling its yellow liquid? Blood is jolly, red. But egg yolk is yellow, revolting. I’ve never tasted it.”

Alfred Hitchcock

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker expresses an irrational, visceral aversion to egg yolks, highlighting how personal fears can be irrational and intense.

In simple terms: Egg yolks feel disgusting to the speaker.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and question irrational fears.

Themes

fear disgust irrationality

Mood

anxious disgusted

Type

personal psychological

When to use this quote

  • food choices
  • cooking
  • health decisions
  • mental health therapy

Key Concepts

psychology phobias sensory aversion

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why does this specific fear feel so strong?
  • Can you identify the root of this aversion?
A Different Perspective

The description may be hyperbolic, limiting broader relevance.

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