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You do like them thin, don't you?" Pyrlig said, amused…

“You do like them thin, don't you?" Pyrlig said, amused. "Now I like them meaty as well-fed heifers! Give me a nice dark Briton with hips like a pair of ale barrels and I'm a happy priest. Poor Hild. Thin as a ray of sunlight, she is, but I pity a Dane who crosses her path today.” quote by Bernard Cornwell
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““You do like them thin, don't you?" Pyrlig said, amused. "Now I like them meaty as well-fed heifers! Give me a nice dark Briton with hips like a pair of ale barrels and I'm a happy priest. Poor Hild. Thin as a ray of sunlight, she is, but I pity a Dane who crosses her path today.””

Bernard Cornwell

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 humorously describes his preference for robust, well-fed women, contrasting with a thin, delicate figure, and expresses pity for a Dane who might encounter the thin one.

In simple terms: He likes plump women, feels sorry for the thin one, and warns a Dane.

Key Takeaway

Recognize personal taste but respect others.

Themes

humor desire body image

Mood

playful critical

Type

satirical observational

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • social gatherings
  • personal preferences

Key Concepts

gender expectations social commentary physical attraction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor affect perception of body image?
  • Is it okay to judge based on appearance?
A Different Perspective

May objectify women; humor can be offensive.

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